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Oriental Jewel Casket

1965

Kenneth F. Bates

(American, Cleveland, 1904–1994)
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Culture
America, Ohio, Cleveland
Medium
enamel
Measurements
Overall: 4.2 x 8.3 x 7.3 cm (1 5/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Marie Odenkirk Clark 1972.194.a
Copyright
Copyright
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular box features exterior walls decorated with neat rows of concentric circles in teal and dark blue enamel. Thin gold lines separate each circle, creating a dense geometric pattern. A raised, matte black rim borders the opening, framing a dark interior. Narrow silver metal bands cap the vertical corners. The intricate, repetitive ornamentation provides a vibrant contrast to the box's structural black frame, set against a neutral grey backdrop.

Oriental Jewel Casket

1965

Kenneth F. Bates

(American, Cleveland, 1904–1994)
America, Ohio, Cleveland

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