Trinket Box
Unknown Artist
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Dimensions
3 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (8.3 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm)
Classification
Trinket box
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dr. Charles W. Green, 1947
Accession Number
47.90.54a, b
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum Art, this charming *inket Box* (183–70) exemplifies the artistry of American Parian. Crafted by an unknown artist, the petite box measures just 3¼ x 4¾ x 3¼ inches, making it a perfect tabletop treasure for holding jewelry or small keepsakes. Parian porcelain an unglazed bisque ware mimicking the soft glow of Parian marble from the Greek island of Paros, gained popularity in the mid-19th century as an affordable alternative to marble sculpture, allowing mass production of refined decorative objects. Produced during America's antebellum a...