Box
CultureFrench
Date19th century
MediumSevres porcelain and brass
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 × 3 1/8 × 2 1/8 inches (3.49 × 7.94 × 5.4 cm)
Credit LinePresented to the Atkins Museum by Mrs. H. F. McElroy
Object numberA35-7
On View
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DescriptionOval shaped box with brass mounts, green sides decorated with gilt eagles and two wreaths containing the initial N. Painted scene of Napoleon and officers in battle on lid. Inscription on bottom "M. Imple de Sevres".
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Jean-Charles Develly
1829
83-52
34-237/75
