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Box
early–mid-18th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Round gold box, the lid of horn with pierced decoration of Leda and the Swan; pointed border. Base of horn, dragon fly mark, heavy hinge.
Details
- Title: Box
- Date Created: early–mid-18th century
- Location Created: probably Italy
- Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
- Medium: Gold horn box-technique
- Credit line: Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
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