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Little silver gilt box with iridiscent polished and carved opal (18th century)

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC

Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC
Madrid, Spain

Small box of opal which belongs to the collection of the Royal Cabinet, acquired by its director Pedro Franco Dávila, on the back you can read the inscription (in Spanish and Latin): "Enrique Bodson nacido en Liege lo à echo en Paris el 17 de julio1772". The silver comes from Mexico and the opal from Dubník (Slovakia).

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  • Title: Little silver gilt box with iridiscent polished and carved opal (18th century)
  • Creator Lifespan: 0/0
  • Type: Decorative arts
Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales, MNCN - CSIC

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