BK-1978-145
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
8.4; 16.6; 172; 11.6
About this artwork
alloy mark
Art Historical Context
**BK-1978-145 by Jacobus Carrenhoff1833)** This silver object, crafted by Dutch silversmith Jacobusrenhoff in 1833, exemplifies the fine metalworking traditions of early 19th-century Europe. just 8.4 cm in height, 16.6 cm wide, and 11.6 cm deep with a weight of 172 grams, is a compact, rectangular form—likely a small box or container suited for personal use, such as holding snuff, salts, or jewelry. Carrenhoff, active in the Netherlands during a period of neoclassical refinement transitioning toward Romantic influences, marked his work with an alloy mark, a standard hallmark guaranteeing the ...