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Box with key

Artist Artist unrecorded
DateFirst Half of 20th Century
Place madeSyria, Middle East, Asia
MediumWood, mother of pearl, brass, fabric
Dimensions2 3/16 × 6 11/16 × 10 7/16 in. (5.5 × 17 × 26.5 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Robert C. and Donna M. Spina Helmholz, A.2014.18.26ab
Object numberA.2014.18.26ab
DescriptionRectangular inlaid wood box with part (a) decorative inlaid wood box, red velvet interior, keyhole on front side and part (b) small decorative brass key for locking and unlocking box.
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