Stacking Basket

anonymous, anonymous, anoniem, anoniem, c. 1795 - c. 1810

The shape of this decorative object is derived from a stacking box for meals, comprising three trays one atop the other and a handle. Crafted from intricate openwork ivory, all of the sides have different decorative patterns. The medallions frame paintings after the work of Angelica Kauffmann, a highly esteemed German painter of this period.

  • Artwork typebasket, stapeldoos
  • Object numberAK-NM-7023
  • Dimensionsheight 47.5 cm x length 28.5 cm x width 20.5 cm