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Artist: Giovanni Battista Gatti

ebony hinge covered box with scroll feet; ivory inlay of geometric floral patterns; side adorned by two panels, floral background with unique pairs mirroring each other banding around each field with inlaid agate cabochons at corners and sides; burlwood interior with seven ivory medallions

Date
1873
In our collection
since May the 19th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
12 5/8 x 21 3/8 x 16 1/2 in. (32.07 x 54.29 x 41.91 cm) (closed)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Ebony inlaid with ivory; agate, lapis lazuli and bloodstone cabochons with burlwood interior and brass mounts
Price
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Composition
copper60%
zinc2%
oxygen33%
iron5%