Jewel box
Artist
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
(German, founded 1710)
Date1743
Mediumporcelain and ormulu
Dimensions8.5 x 7 x 9.2 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 3 5/8 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineMrs. Kingsmill Marrs Collection
Object number1925.443
DescriptionEight porcelain panels mounted in ormulu to make a rounded top coffer. Four ball feet, plush lined, with a brass lock. Each panel shows a landscape with figures. In a leather case stamped in gold, M E D 1743. Mark, in blue on bottom:ProvenanceMrs. Kingsmill Marrs, Boston, MA
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