The Cleveland Museum of Art
Collection Online as of December 23, 2025
Box in the Form of Asparagus
c. 1765
manufacturer
probably by Sceaux Factory
Overall: 6.4 x 17.8 x 8.3 cm (2 1/2 x 7 x 3 1/4 in.)
The Norweb Collection 1966.229
Location: 216A French and German
Did You Know?
Placed upon the dinner table, this container's lid might be lifted to reveal steaming asparagus. Imagine a wealthy 18th-century dining room with flickering candles, whimsical sculptures, and dishes like this decorating the table.- R. Henry Norweb, Cleveland.
- The Magic of Still Life. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (November 4, 1986-February 1, 1987).Consuming Passions: The Art of Food and Drink. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (July 26-October 9, 1983).
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Source URL:
https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1966.229