Silver & Enamel Opium Box with Two Compartments
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver; enamel
DimensionsOverall: 4.2 x 4.3 x 2.6 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2012.030.006 a-e
DescriptionEnamel ware box has an outer casing housing two small lidded boxes inside. The box is squarish with narrow rounded ends (oblong cross-section). The top interior box has a raised enamel bat element that fits into and rests above a cut-away area in the outer case. Outer case is decorated with two rectangular medallions of raised relief flowers and branches in blue. There are bands of geometric pattern in blue at T and B around the case.Status
Not on view
Unknown Artist
