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Case

Case
Object name 
Case
Date 
1825-1900
Medium 
Ivory
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 5/8 x 3 x 3/8 in. ( 11.7 x 7.6 x 1 cm )
Description 
Carved ivory card case with removable lid which slides onto an interior collar on the bottom portion; one side has an arabesque medallion with an oriental village scene, bordered by rose design, with opposite side a rectangular scalloped medallion with an oriental village scene, bordered by rose design, scroll and floral pattern around all four sides.
Object Number 
INV.10093ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.