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Soap box

1713–14
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Soap box
  • Maker: Anthony Nelme (active 1685, died 1722)
  • Date: 1713–14
  • Culture: British, London
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Height: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1968
  • Object Number: 68.141.167
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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