Caption

French. Box with Lid, 19th century. Burlwood, gilt metal, tortoise shell, Height: 7/8 in. Diameter: 3 3/8 in. Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer, 1989.104.20a-b. Creative Commons-BY

Gallery

Not on view

Culture

French

Title

Box with Lid

Date

19th century

Medium

Burlwood, gilt metal, tortoise shell

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

Height: 7/8 in. Diameter: 3 3/8 in.

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

no inscriptions

Markings

inscriped around edge of medallion: "Marie Louise / N E (or F) / ROI DE ROME / NAPOLEON 1e"

Credit Line

Bequest of Marie Bernice Bitzer

Accession Number

1989.104.20a-b

Rights

Creative Commons-BY

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