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Cylindrical form w/ overlapping seams. Circular bottom is slightly recessed and has a stamped mark in Oriental characters. Conforming lid w/ flat top. Painted brown overall w/ painted motif of cherry blossoms w/ a full moon in black and gilt.
canisters
cookware
tin (metal)
Tin
CANISTER, FOOD-STORAGE
Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
5.25 x 3.125 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman
1985.305
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