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Pair of spice boxes

1709–10
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pair of spice boxes
  • Maker: David Willaume I (British, 1658–1741)
  • Date: 1709–10
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Silver, parcel gilt
  • Dimensions: Length: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.141.162a, b, .163a, b
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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