Box in the Form of a Book
c. 1865–1880
Maker Unknown
Decorative Art and Design
Box in the Form of a Book, c. 1865–1880. France (probably), 19th century. Wooden box covered in leather with gilt metal enameled mounts; overall: 8 x 58.5 x 47 cm (3 1/8 x 23 1/16 x 18 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the Trideca Society in honor of Henry Hawley 2002.104
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Miscellaneous
- Formatted Medium
- wooden box covered in leather with gilt metal enameled mounts
- Dimensions
- Overall: 8 x 58.5 x 47 cm (3 1/8 x 23 1/16 x 18 1/2 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: central cartouche inset with bronze dore enamel initials, HBJR, N.2 in red, cobalt blue, lime green and white with gilt bronze outline and curliques, inset into medium brown cartouche with a gilt gridwork with each grid filled with a foliate flower, leaves and butterflies in varying sizes.
- Departments
- Decorative Art and Design
- Accession Number
- 2002.104
- Credit Line
- Gift of the Trideca Society in honor of Henry Hawley
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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