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    "title": "Round Covered Box with Medallions",
    "date": "1522–66",
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    "dimensionsRaw": "Diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)",
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            "inscription_translation": "Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi",
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