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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Cigar Box
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Cigar Box

Manufacturer Tiffany Studios (American, 1902-1932)
Date1920
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 x 8 x 5 in. (7 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsDecorative arts
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number83.472
Terms
  • Chinese
  • New York
On View
Not on view
DescriptionAncient symbolism of China is quaintly expressed in this unique set. Modern art has adapted the motifs found in bronzes of the Chou dynasty incorporating many of the antique forms and symbols. Wood liner from the inside cover is missing.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
ca. 1910
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
ca. 1920
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
ca.1910
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
Early 20th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
1902?
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
ca. 1910
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
ca. 1898-1902
Coin
Unknown
13th-14th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
Late 19th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera- 2007.
Tiffany Studios
Early 20th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Tiffany Studios
after 1902
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Tiffany Studios
ca. 1900-1905