Soap box; beauty case

NameSoap box; beauty case

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateLate 19th-early 20th century

Place madeErzincan, Turkey, West Asia, Asia

MediumMetal (copper)

Dimensions19.3 X 15 X 11.8

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2012.57.1

Object numberFA.2012.57.1

DescriptionWhen looked down from above it is an oval shape with a handle at the top, which is situated on an elongated almond shaped figure. The cover and the body are connected by a lock of spiral shape. Both the cover and the body are embellished with floral motifs. The body has wave patterns on the upper and the lower sections. There are three circles on the bottom comprised of numerous little holes.