Trinket Box
Unknown Artist
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Dimensions
2 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 in. (7.3 x 9.2 x 5.1 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
47.90.184a, b
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About this artwork
This work from American, New England, dating to 1830–70, provides valuable insight into the artistic practices and material culture of its era. Fashioned from parian porcelain, this work represents ancient traditions of ceramic production. Ceramic arts involved sophisticated understanding of clay preparation, forming techniques, firing temperatures, and surface treatments that varied across cultures and periods. These durable objects provide crucial archaeological and art historical evidence, su...