Egyptian Artifact
Unknown Maker
In the shape of an Egyptian sarcophagus for a king or queen with hieroglyphs running down central band on front and reverse. Link attached to side. Head serves as lid, hinged on side, thumb catch opposite at shoulder. Striker recessed in bottom.
Credit: Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
late 19th century
Silver
1982-23-223
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
Where you'll find this
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Permanent collection