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Casket (Italy)

This is a Casket. It is dated first half 16th century and we acquired it in 1947. Its medium is tooled leather over wood, metal, silk (interior). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mrs. Max Farrand. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 12.5 x 9.5 x 25cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 9 13/16in.)

Cite this object as

Casket (Italy); tooled leather over wood, metal, silk (interior); H x W x D: 12.5 x 9.5 x 25cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/4 x 9 13/16in.); Gift of Mrs. Max Farrand; 1947-16-4-a

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Plastics.

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