Bride Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped object with rounded rectangular sides. The object has a curved top and flat bottom. The object has a black and white image of a man and woman on the front. The woman on the left is wearing a long dress with a sash around her waist. The man on the right wears 18th-century-style clothing, with a long jacket and knee-length pants. The image on the object is surrounded by a decorative border of swirling patterns and circles. The sides of the object have engravings of floral designs. The object appears to be a box, as evidenced by the title "Bride Box" and its shape. The image style suggests an older piece, likely from the 18th or 19th century. The artist of the Bride Box is unknown.