Box

French, Paris

1785–86

Not on view

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Title: Box
Date: 1785–86
Culture: French, Paris
Medium: Gold, compositional material, verre eglomisé
Dimensions: 7/8 × 3 in. (2.2 × 7.6 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938
Object Number: 38.145.22a, b
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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