Rectangular iron box, covered with what may have been red silk, and with applied pierced gilt brass plates. On the lid are two vase shaped motives. The bottom is engraved with foliage. The casket has "bun" feet, a swing handle, and a complicated lock under the lid.
Charles Holden-White Gift
Height: 4 cm
Length: 7.7 cm
Width: 5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Holden-White, Charles
Lining
composed of
silk
( possibly)
Box
composed of
iron
Accession number: M.22-1935
Primary reference Number: 201717
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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