BOX
Creator(s): Udall and Ballou (Jeweler)
Currently in storage
About this object
On the cover of the lapis box is a miniature elephant carved in carnelian. The lid is scalloped in sunburst rays enanating from the center. In the center is an oval piece of stone carved in a sunburst. The elephant stands on top of this, facing forward. The edge is outlined in gilt metal. It stands on four low feet. The sides are cut with s melon design.
- Object name:
- BOX
- Made from:
- Lapis lazuli -- carnelian -- gilt metal
- Made in:
- USA
- Date made:
- 20th c.
- Size:
- 10.2 cm (4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 21.189.1-2
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- MARK on bottom: Udal Ballou Sterling
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973