Box
16th century (made)
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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Accession number | A.1072-1910 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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