Box

1838–99

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States

Irregularly octagonal, oblong, hinged cover rock crystal gilt rim. Crystal is carved in central cartouche with plain surface, its frame foliated surmounted by rocaille frame, C-scrolls, base gadrooned.

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Title: Box
Date Created: 1838–99
Location Created: France
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Rock crystal, gilt metal
Credit line: Gift of Anonymous Donor

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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