Music Box

ca. 1815

Not on view

Gold and enamel pendant music box on a chain. The oval engine-turned body engraved "Josephine" within blue enamel trim and surrounded by ajouré garlands.

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Provenance

Title: Music Box
Date: ca. 1815
Geography: Switzerland; France
Culture: French or Swiss
Medium: Various materials
Dimensions: L. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Classification: Idiophone
Credit Line: Gift of Murtogh D. Guinness, 1976
Object Number: 1976.285.21
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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