19th century Napoleon III era, each convex panel hand-painted (probably on copper) with Arabesque designs augmented by raised dots, the box supported by scrolled foliate feet. The interior is lined in silk satin.

2 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Durham, North Carolina

Underside lacking original fabric covering; interior with some fabric fragmenting; lid panel slightly loose at rear; rubbing to high points of the feet.