Shell-shaped Box

anonymous, c. 1800 - c. 1825

The maker of this box took great pains to replicate all the details of the shell, including attached barnacles and coral. Some parts can even move independently.

  • Artwork typebox
  • Object numberAK-NM-6473-A
  • Dimensionsheight 9 cm, length 13.4 cm x width 11.2 cm, length 14.5 cm x width 12.5 cm, length 12 cm x width 9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw en bruin

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Covered box in the shape of a conch
    • Shell-shaped Box

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-NM-6473-A

  • Description

    Doos van porselein, bedekt met onderglazuur bruin en blauw. De doos is onregelmatig gevormd naar een schelp met daarop kleinere schelpen.

Creation

  • Creation

    potter: anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1800 - c. 1825

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    porselein met onderglazuur blauw en bruin

  • Dimensions

    • height 9 cm
    • length 13.4 cm x width 11.2 cm
    • length 14.5 cm x width 12.5 cm
    • length 12 cm x width 9 cm

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