DepartmentLatin America

Mexican carved container

NameSquat box with lid

Date1930-1980

Place madeSan Antonio de la Isla, State of Mexico, Mexico, North America

Mediumwood, bone

DimensionsOverall: 3 15/16 x 5 1/2 in. (10 x 14 cm)

Credit LineGift of John Lunsford

Object numberA.2003.25.14V

DescriptionSquat carved box with bone handle lid. handle/knob on lid is surrounded by smalll plate with seven holes in it. (Holes appear to have had magenta paint in them at one time) Dark ring encircles top of lid. Irregular floral pattern repeats around base which sits atpo three pegs or feet.