Sewing Box
Artist
Unknown Mexican
CultureMexican
Titles
- Sewing Box
Datelate 18th century
PlacePátzcuaro, Mexico
MediumWood, paint, silver, silk, and glass
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 × 15 7/8 × 5 7/8 in. (13 × 40.3 × 14.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, museum purchase funded by the Rienzi Society
Object number2008.31
Not on view
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Department
RienziObject Type
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