Mother-of pearl inlaid box
Accession Nr.: | 80.30.1-3 |
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Type: | object for daily use; lacquers |
Date of production: |
late 19th ̶ early 20th century
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Place of production: |
Materials/Techniques: | wood, lacquer, mother-of pearl inset, metal |
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Dimensions: | height: 25 cm diameter: 11 cm |
Round wooden box with removable tray of five compartments. The rich mother-of-pearl decoration on both the sides and the lid depicts butterflies fluttering between floral motifs.