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BOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

Round box in smokey crystal with faceted surface both on lid and box. Hinge and mounting are gold. Chased with flowers at the opening

Object name:
BOX
Made from:
Smoky quartz -- gold
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
18th c.
Size:
4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
11.105
Class:
GOLD
Signature marks:
MARK JA hinge, mounting, thumbpiece SCRATCH ULI-I 172 A under the lid
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973