Box in book form
Wood, book-shaped box with case carved from a single piece of wood. The opening on the foredge is covered by a lid with sliding dovetail edges. The case is engraved on all sides with architectural scenes in scrimshaw technique, framed by chip-carved banding. The sliding lid is carved in relief to depict a narrow niche with columned arch. Inside is an engraved soldier standing guard.-- description by Mindell Dubansky in consultation with Marijn Manuels
Artwork Details
- Title: Box in book form
- Date: between 1800 and 1899
- Geography: Europe
- Dimensions: 1 box : carved and engraved wood ; Height: 3 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (92 × 57 × 31 mm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Lynn and Bruce Heckman
- Object Number: N7433.3 .B69 1800b
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Editions Ernest Leroux
1884
between 1800 and 1899
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between 1800 and 1899
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