early 20th Century
This object was the inspiration for George Maciunas's sprial-box design for the deluxe edition of the catalogue for Yoko Ono's one-woman exhibition "This Is Not Here" at the Everson Museum in October 1971 (M26462). The hinges allow the box to be lie flat when opened, exposing the contents.
16.5 x 8.5 x 8.5 cm (6 1/2 x 3 3/8 x 3 3/8 in.)
Silverplate
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