BOX
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The rectangular box with the corners cut off has a silver repoussé panel on the cover with Christ half-length holding the gospels and blessing, with an angel at either side. The border on the cover is in open work filigree enamel of stylized flowers in green, blue and yellow, similar openwork designs being used for the sides. The bottom has an all-over floral design in filigree enamel on a gilt ground.
- Object name:
- BOX
- Made from:
- Silver -- filigree enamel
- Made in:
- Russia
- Date made:
- 18th c.
- Size:
- 2.9 × 6.7 cm (1 1/8 × 2 5/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 12.79
- Class:
- SILVER
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973