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Box in Form of Fish

Medium: Silver
Place Manufactured: Eastern region
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 5 3/8 x 7/8 in. (4.8 x 13.7 x 2.2 cm)
Markings: no marks
Signature: no signature
Inscriptions: no inscriptions
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 66.177.42
Credit Line: Anonymous gift
Image: Overall, 66.177.42_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2005

Catalogue Description: Silver spice box, fish form, head hinged at base, opens to reveal small compartments, body and tail fitted to move from side to side. Condition: Good.

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