Square box with ornamental lines
ca. 1800 - ca. 1899
Medium
formed
Dimensions
4.9; 5; 1.7; 5.2; 0.8; 1.1; 4.9
About this artwork
height 1.1 cm x length 5.2 cm x width 4.9 cm
Art Historical Context
Nestled among our collection of 19th-centuryities is the *Square Box with Ornamental Lines a diminutive treasure crafted by anonymous artisans around 1800–1899. Measuring just 1.1 cm in height, 5.2 cm in length, and 4.9 cm in width, thisformed" object—likely shaped from a durable material through molding or manual forming—fits easily in the palm of your hand. Its square form and subtle ornamental lines evoke the precision of everyday craftsmanship from the era, when such small containers served practical yet decorative purposes. Dating to the 19th century, a time of rapid industrialization an...