DepartmentLatin America

Mexican carved container

NameContainer with lid

Date1930-1980

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

Mediumwood, bone, stain or paint

DimensionsOverall: 4 x 4 1/8 in. (10.2 x 10.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of John Lunsford

Object numberA.2003.25.20V

DescriptionPurple carved container with tight fitting lid; incised with "Mexico" on one side; lid has triangular pattern incised around diameter. Lid is more or less shape of a "sombrero" with bone handle in center; diameter of box incised with band containing florals and lines. Box stands on three peg feet.