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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1444   CAS 0389-1444; Spice box
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Spice box
Culture Swiss (?)
Global Region Europe
Country Switzerland
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood; Metal nails
Description Open rectangular box whose front, ends, and base are carved from single piece of wood, back panel, 2 interior divider panels, and handle for mounting box on wall are added; End and back panels are carved on exterior with geometric patterns; Front panel is lightly carved with geometric and zoomorphic (birds) patterns.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.2, Width = 9.0, Length = 26.0