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ca. 1810 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamelled gold box, with a miniature of Hector inciting Paris to fight, mark: 'AI'.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Enamelled gold with a miniature
Brief description
Enamelled gold box, with a miniature of Hector inciting Paris to fight, mark: 'AI', Switzerland, ca.1810
Physical description
Enamelled gold box, with a miniature of Hector inciting Paris to fight, mark: 'AI'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.5cm
  • Width: 7.5cm
  • Depth: 5.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
'AI' (Maker's mark)
Credit line
Bequeathed by George Mitchell
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
244-1878

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Record createdJune 29, 2005
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