Box in the Form of a Book
1800s
Maker Unknown
Decorative Art and Design
Box in the Form of a Book, 1800s. France, 19th century. Brass with painted (lacquered ?) decorations; remains of gilding, especially inside; overall: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.306
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Miscellaneous
- Formatted Medium
- brass with painted (lacquered ?) decorations; remains of gilding, especially inside
- Medium
- brass, painted, lacquered, decorations, remains, gilding, especially, inside
- Dimensions
- Overall: 9.6 x 6.4 x 1.6 cm (3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 5/8 in.)
- Inscribed
- Inscription: engraved on spine: "L/ART/D/AIMER" (The Art of Love).
- Departments
- Decorative Art and Design
- Accession Number
- 1916.306
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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