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DepartmentMiddle East

Box with key

NameBox and key
Artist Artist Not Recorded
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)
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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