CIGARETTE BOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The rectangular box is made entirely of malachite, except for the gilt metal hinge. There is also glt metal edging around the center of the box where the top and bottom meet.

Object name:

CIGARETTE BOX

Made from:

Malachite -- gilt metal

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

4.6 × 7.9 × 9.5 cm (1 13/16 × 3 1/8 × 3 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

21.103

Class:

HARDSTONE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973