Collection Highlights
Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box
Object name
Box
Date
1750-1800
Medium
Enamel, copper
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Oval ceramic box with hinged lid with scalloped copper lip at the front center to grip to lift the lid open, the rims of the lid and box are trimmed with copper, the lid of the box is painted with the image of a man and woman courting in an outdoor setting, the sides are painted with two bands of design in gold, the upper band is in rinceau design, the lower band is a floral garland.
Credit Line
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
Object Number
1977.40b
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
