Medium
sterling silver, Meranti (Shorea sp.), pearl shell, 18ct gold
Measurements
(a-c) 16.2 × 11.3 × 11.5 cm (overall)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Marc Besen AC and Eva Besen AO through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2017
© Robert Baines
Gallery location
Not on display
Place/s of Execution
Melbourne, Victoria
Inscription
(a) punched u.c: MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / – No. (. under o) 2 – / 1979 / ROBT. BAINES (all in an oval)
punched in rear u.c: MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA / – No. (. under o) 2 – / 1979 / ROBT. BAINES (all in an oval)
Accession Number
2017.349.a-c
Department
Australian Decorative Arts
Physical description
2 internal compartments
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