BOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The box is made in from pieces of malachite. It is rectangular shaped with the corners cut off, creating an octagonal shape. It has a gold hinge and lining, which is undecorated. There is a scroll engraved on the thumbpiece.

Object name:

BOX

Made from:

Malachite -- gold

Made in:

Russia

Date made:

1782

Size:

4.7 x 8.9 cm (1 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

21.99

Class:

HARDSTONE

Signature marks:

LABEL label bears Vienna hallmarks for 1782

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973