BK-1977-40
Firma Benten
1849
Medium
silver (metal)
Dimensions
14.7; 10.1; 20.3; 466
About this artwork
retailer's mark: ‘BENTEN’
Art Historical Context
### BK-1977-40 by Firma Benten (1849) Nestled in the refined world of 19th-century metalwork, *BK-1977-40* is a compact silver artifact crafted by Firma Benten in 1849. Measuring 10.1 cm high, 20.3 cm wide, and 14.7 cm deep, with a substantial weight of 466 grams this piece exemplifies the precision of mid-19th-century silversmithing. Its rectangular form suggests it may have served as a luxurious container—perhaps for valuables, toiletries, or keepsakes—designed for both functionality and display in affluent households. The retailer's mark "BENTEN" etched upon it underscores the object's co...