Writing Case (Nécessaire)
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Writing Case (Nécessaire)

TitleWriting Case (Nécessaire)
ArtistJames Cox (British)
Datec. 1760 18th century
Mediumagate, gold and diamond. mounted with 18 KT gold cagework
ClassificationMiscellaneous
OriginEngland, mid 18th century England
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineWriting Case (Nécessaire), c. 1760. Attributed to James Cox (British). Agate, gold and diamond. mounted with 18 KT gold cagework; overall: 10.2 x 7.6 cm (4 x 3 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Howard F. Stirn, 2009.32
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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