box; writing set

Description
Box, wood, mother of pearl (inlay), brass (hinges), glass (pane), cuboid, lid hinged, interior blue, exterior brown, white (inlay), interior decorated with image (small oval picture of people in a courtyard garden). Possibly used for storing writing utensils.
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Object detail

Department
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 29.2cm (L 11 1/2")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 21.6cm (W 8 1/2")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 12cm (H 4 3/4")
Accession number
1978-426-004

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