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Bride Box

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped metal box with a hinged lid, made of silver or pewter, featuring an embossed design on the lid of a vase with flowers and foliage; side of the box has embossed floral pattern; box is positioned at an angle with the lid facing slightly towards the right; background is plain white. Bride Box by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1780
Medium:
Cedar
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
508 × 625 px
Museum record:
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