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Casket

early 19th century (made)
Place of origin

Ivory cabinet, containing six drawers. Cedar wood, with overlay of ivory finely carved with a minute design of birds among floral scrolls: mounted and hinged with silver.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 7 parts.

  • Casket
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
  • Drawer
Physical description
Ivory cabinet, containing six drawers. Cedar wood, with overlay of ivory finely carved with a minute design of birds among floral scrolls: mounted and hinged with silver.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.375in
  • Length: 9.5in
  • Width: 6.625in
Credit line
Purchased from W. Johnston Stuart Esq. Marlborough House, 4 Marlborough Gate
Collection
Accession number
IS.38:1-1898

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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