Object Timeline

1965

  • Work on this object began.

1975

  • Work on this object ended.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Cover (Italy)

This is a Cover. It was manufactured by Gabbianelli. It is dated n.d. and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is stone (marble). It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by George and Louise Beylerian. It is credited Gift of George and Louise Beylerian.

  • Box
  • white marble, coral, rose-cut diamonds, black and red enamel, onyx.
  • Lent by Private Collection.
  • 13.2016.73

Its dimensions are

5 cm (1 15/16 in.) Diameter: 17.7 cm (6 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Marks: Unmarked.

Cite this object as

Cover (Italy); Manufactured by Gabbianelli; stone (marble); 5 cm (1 15/16 in.) Diameter: 17.7 cm (6 15/16 in.); Gift of George and Louise Beylerian; 1991-168-3-a,b

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