Sealing wax case (étui)
| Title | Sealing wax case (étui) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1781–82 18th century |
| Medium | Varicolored gold |
| Classification | Metalwork-Gold and Platinum |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bequest of Kate Read Blacque, in memory of her husband, Valentine Alexander Blacque, 1937 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
About this artwork
“Sealing wax case (étui)” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1781–82. It is executed in varicolored gold and classified as metalwork-gold and platinum. In this archive it sits within the ornithological plates tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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