Brass gilt and copper mounts at corner and sides. Rectangular, engraved on all sides with full length figures of men and women. Fruit is engraved on the base. Inside is the figure of a man. The inside has the remains of a silk lining. False key hole on front of box, real key hole is on the lid, concealed by a moveable strip engraved "Michel Man". Complicated lock under key. Ball feet and a swing handle.
Charles Holden-White Gift
Height: 4.6 cm
Length: 7.2 cm
Width: 4.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Lining composed of silk
Accession number: M.15A-1935
Primary reference Number: 201712
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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