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1995

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Box

This is a box. It is dated early 18th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is agate, gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by The Panwy Foundation, Inc.. It is credited Gift of the Panwy Foundation, from the collection of Maria Wyman.

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  • engraved mother-of-pearl, round diamonds, rock crystal, enamel, gold,....
  • Lent by Private Collection.
  • 13.2016.1
  • Compact, ca. 1929
  • black enamel, round and baguette diamonds, yellow gold, platinum, onyx,....
  • Lent by Private Collection.
  • 13.2016.3

Its dimensions are

Overall: 4.2 x 2 x 1.6 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Box; agate, gold; Overall: 4.2 x 2 x 1.6 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.); Gift of the Panwy Foundation, from the collection of Maria Wyman; 1994-129-14

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