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BOX

Creator(s): Unknown (Workshop)

Currently in storage


About this object

The rectangular box is made from thin slabs of malachite which are pierced to form a mosaic, then mounted on a brass background. The box is lined with pink satin and has keyhole in the front. The box is hinged and a thin line of brass can be seen along the join between lid and box. The top is divided into quadrants by the slabs of malachite.

Object name:
BOX
Made from:
Malachite -- brass -- satin -- velvet
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
Late 19th c.
Size:
2 3/8 × 4 1/2 × 2 7/8 in. (6 × 11.4 × 7.3 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
21.232
Class:
HARDSTONE
Signature marks:
LABEL 6g / Cigarette / Box / Wilkiusm
Credit line:
Gift of Madame Augusto Rosso, 1970