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Vanity Case (Nécessaire)

c. 1750

or James Barbot

(British)

manner of James Cox

(British)
Culture
England, mid 18th century
Medium
agate and gold
Measurements
Overall: 7.3 x 8.3 x 6 cm (2 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.67
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Location
Not on view
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A gold and agate vanity case is shaped like a small rectangular box. Detailed gold openwork with swirling, organic patterns overlays translucent gray and brown stone panels. An arched gold handle on top features a central shell-shaped motif. A single clear gemstone is set into the center front below the lid's seam. The box is supported by four small, rounded gold feet at the corners.

Vanity Case (Nécessaire)

c. 1750

James Barbot, James Cox

(British), (British)
England, mid 18th century

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