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Niello Ware Opium Box with Geometric Designs and Scenes of Landscape
Niello Ware Opium Box with Geometric Designs and Scenes of Landscape
Niello Ware Opium Box with Geometric Designs and Scenes of Landscape

Niello Ware Opium Box with Geometric Designs and Scenes of Landscape

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: silver; enamel Medium Remarks: niello ware
DimensionsOverall: 4.8 x 4.8 x 2.6 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Hy Eiley
Object number2003.012.002 a,b
DescriptionOblong lidded box with rounded sides is of black enamel (niello) with a gold coloured design. Each side has a geometric panel flanked by 2 scenes of landscape or architecture. Lid is patterned with the same geometric design. Another bank of geometric design around the lower lid and the lower body.
Status
Not on view
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