The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 10, 2026

A rectangular box features dark, vertically textured panels framed in gold-toned metal. Iridescent white and gray mother-of-pearl pieces form billowing, cloud-like shapes across the lid and front panel. Fine gold scrolls and winding patterns are intertwined with these shell inlays. A repeating decorative border lines the bottom edge. The dark background contrasts with the shimmering shell and warm metal, highlighting the box's intricate material composition and ornamental details.

Box

Date unknown

France

(?)

gilt metal, glass, and mother-of-pearl

Overall: 3.7 x 8.1 x 5.9 cm (1 7/16 x 3 3/16 x 2 5/16 in.)

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.596

Location: Not on view

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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1916.596