Casket

probably French, Paris

probably second half 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Casket
Date: probably second half 19th century
Culture: probably French, Paris
Medium: Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt; wood, partly gilt
Dimensions: H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); L. 10 5/8 in. (27.0 cm.); W. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.)
Classification: Enamels
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object Number: 32.75.32
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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