BOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The shape of the box is rectangular with rounded corners and indented sides. The body of the box is plain black inside and out. It has a plaque of tortoise shell in dark brown and dull yellow inserted in the lid. This is warped and does not fit.

Object name:

BOX

Made from:

Tortoise shell -- lacquer

Made in:

EUROPE

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

2.4 x 8.9 x 6.7 cm (15/16 x 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

35.54

Class:

LACQUER

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973