DepartmentLatin America

Mexican carved container

NameIncised wooden container

Date1930-1980

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

Mediumwood, bone, paint

DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 3 3/4 in. (5 x 9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of John Lunsford

Object numberA.2003.25.17V

DescriptionMedium brown carved squat container with lid and three feet. Lid has bone knob handle and incised in shape of star to reveal lighter wood beneath. Outside diameter carved with flower whose petals are painted white. "Made in Mexico" printed on bottom.