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Box

1700s

France, 18th century

(style of Louis XVI)
Medium
gold and enamel
Measurements
Diameter: 2.6 x 7 cm (1 x 2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward B. Greene 1957.404
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Location
Not on view
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A circular gold box features a central oval painting on its lid depicting two figures in a pastoral landscape. Rings of gold and blue frame the scene. The box's cylindrical side displays deep blue enamel with a repeating dot pattern. Decorative bands of green leaves and small white dots on gold encircle the top and bottom edges. The reflective metallic piece rests against a neutral gray background.

Box

1700s

France, 18th century (style of Louis XVI)

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