BOX
Creator(s): Unknown (Jeweler)
Currently in storage
About this object
The box is oval in shape and has a hinged lid. The surface is covered with a repousse of flowers and engraved rococo scrolls which are set with semi-precious stones. The sides are divided into sections. On the lid is set a cameo with the head of a Roman emperor carved from amber. He is looking to the left and wears a toga and laurel wreath.
- Object name:
- BOX
- Made from:
- Silver gilt -- stones -- amber
- Made in:
- Italy
- Date made:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- 6.7 x 6.2 cm (2 5/8 x 2 7/16 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.194
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- MARK twice on inner edge: ET (19th century French import mark)
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973