DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Lidded Box

NameLidded Box

Place madeUnited States, North America

MediumWood, metal (brass), stain

DimensionsOverall: 12 3/16 x 13 x 9 1/16 in. (31 x 33 x 23 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, from the collection of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.96.

Object numberFA.2010.96.56

ProvenanceScott Filar, Mad Parade, Chicago Clifford Wallach, New York Eric Zafran, Connecticut

DescriptionTramp art. Eight-sided overall chip carved box on pyramidal base with pyramidal handle on hinged top. Medium to dark staining. Box bottom also in form of upside down pyramid where attaches to base. Top has small pyramids in all four corners with long rectangular "pyramids" on sides. Brass hinged top with oak box inside. Has a spicy smell. Three brass tacks on top ends. Top of handle is also hinged but small compartment there cannot be opened.