Box Decorated with Nandina Berries and Asters
1899-1924
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Box Decorated with Nandina Berries and Asters
1899-1924
Physical Qualities
Patinated metal, enamel, 4 x 17.7 x 10 cm. (1 9/16 x 6 15/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Fisher, Baltimore
Object Number
2011.351
Decorated in the wireless raised enamel technique known as moriage, the nandina berries and leaves are depicted in shades of red and green, these emblems of winter accompanied by the white and yellow asters of autumn.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 2011; Stephen W. Fisher, Baltimore, by purchase c. 2002; Kyoto Shinmonzen-dori antiques shop
Frances Klapthor, BMA, "An Artist's Fresh Glaze," April 30 - November 4, 2012.
