Box

Description

Circular box of rock crystal, mounted in gold with borders of chased foliage and ribands, with a hinged lid set with a carved carnelian portrait of Henry IV of France (reigned 1589-1610): French, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1943.190

Collection

Decorative and Applied Art

Object name

Box

Production information

Unknown
France, Western Europe

Date

19th century

Materials

Rock crystal, Gold, Carnelian

Physical description

Rock crystal, mounted in gold, set with a carved carnelian

Associations

Depicted: Henry IV of France

Exhibitions

• Art of Living (08 Jul 2016)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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