BOX

Creator(s): Aristarkh Aleksandrovich Dydykin (Artist)

Currently in storage

About this object

Underneath a canopy is a seated figure of Neptune holding a trident in his right hand and wearing a long beard, elaborate robes and boots. On either side are fish, shells, coral. Opens long ways, hinge at short end.

Object name:

BOX

Made from:

Lacquer -- papier-mâché -- tempera -- brass (hinge)

Made in:

USSR: Palekh

Date made:

1940

Size:

12.4 x 8.9 cm (4 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

35.48

Class:

LACQUER

Signature marks:

MARK left: No. 2299; at right: 1940, A Dbi MKNH NaNex

Credit line:

Gift of Madame Augusto Rosso, 1970