Skip to main content
Object Number
993-24-20/27568
Display Title
Glazed ceramic & metal miniature vessels in wooden shadow box
Descriptions
Object Description
Glazed ceramic & metal miniature vessels in wooden shadow box.
Inventory Description
Miniature wooden shelf with glazed ceramic, metal and wooden vessels
Classification
- Art 3-D
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1980-1989
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Federal District
Materials
Wood, Ceramic, Metal, Paper
Dimensions
Overall: 36 x 20 x 3.5 cm (14 3/16 x 7 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
993-24-20/27568
Credit Line
Gift of Alice B. Melvin, in celebration of donor's father and mother, Professor A. Gordon Melvin and Lorna Strong Melvin, donor's sister, Mary Melvin Petronella, family friend, Luis Hererra Garcia, friend, Richard Paul Baydin, and donor's cats, Miss Amiga, Sir Minky, and Pyewacket
Provenance
Dealer
The Pear Tree
(1980-1989)
Collector
Alice B. Melvin
(1980-1989 - August 16, 1993)
Donor
Alice B. Melvin
(1980-1989 - August 16, 1993)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
