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Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

The box is rectangular in shape. The lid is hinged. The sides are made from gilt metal which has been engraved in a zig zag pattern. The bottom is a single piece of agate. The cover is made froms two pieces of bloodstone and three pieces of striped agate that alternate in a striped pattern. There is a small thumbpiece.

Made from:
Gilt metal -- bloodstone -- agate
Made in:
England
Date made:
19th c.
Size:
5.9 x 2.9 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
14.57
Class:
METAL
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973