DepartmentLatin America

Mexican carved container

NameBox with lid

Date1930-1980

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

Mediumwood, bone

DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. (9.5 x 11.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of John Lunsford

Object numberA.2003.25.19V

DescriptionRound box on low pedestal with lid. Box is dark brown with light incisions and black highlights. Pedestal is black with pattern of four incised lines around diameter. Diameter has two smooth black bands interspersed with incised geometric designs. Lid is loosely fitting with branches carved at outer edge and star/flower at center.