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Box

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This box is made in Italy in the 17th century. It is made of wood overlaid with ivory, partly stained green and the bottom with ebony and ivory. It has a brass handle, drop clasp and hinges. Inside are remnains of the original lining of red and green silk.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood overlaid with ivory, partly stained green, bottom with ebony and ivory. Brass handle
Brief description
Box, wood inlaid with ivory, Italian, 16th century
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.66cm
  • Width: 7.93cm
Object history
From the Murray bequest.
Summary
This box is made in Italy in the 17th century. It is made of wood overlaid with ivory, partly stained green and the bottom with ebony and ivory. It has a brass handle, drop clasp and hinges. Inside are remnains of the original lining of red and green silk.
Bibliographic reference
'Salting Bequest (A. 70 to A. 1029-1910) / Murray Bequest (A. 1030 to A. 1096-1910)'. In: List of Works of Art Acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (Department of Architecture and Sculpture). London: Printed under the Authority of his Majesty's Stationery Office, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, Limited, East Harding Street, EC, p. 163
Collection
Accession number
A.1072-1910

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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