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Carved

Object Details

Description
rectangular form with rounded edges, the box of a single block of translucent cream-colored agate, the two hinges and thumbpiece set with rose-cut diamonds,and calibre-cut sapphires, in platinum settings of rounded buckle form
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
ca. 1919
Credit Line
Lent by Private Collection
Medium
Carved agate, rose-cut diamonds, calibre-cut sapphires, platinum
Dimensions
L x W x D: 8.7 × 6.2 × 1.7 cm (3 7/16 × 2 7/16 × 11/16 in.)
Type
containers
Exhibitions
Object Name
Cigarette or Card Box
Type
Cigarette or Card Box
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