The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of September 9, 2026

An upright, egg-shaped container is made of light-pink enamel patterned with dark, branch-like lines. A thick, gold-colored metal band with horizontal ribbing divides the object, joining the domed lid to the tapered base. The glossy exterior features a dense web of dendritic markings stretching across both halves. The top forms a smooth dome, while the bottom narrows significantly to a small, flat base.

Thimble and Container

mid-18th century

England, mid-18th century

enamel on metal
Overall: 3 x 2.3 cm (1 3/16 x 7/8 in.); thimble: 1.8 x 1.6 cm (11/16 x 5/8 in.)
Gift of Robert A. Weaver 1940.134
Location: Not on view
  • The Impressionist Aesthetic. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (August 10-October 31, 1982).
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1940.134