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Pa. German Saffron Box

1935/1942

Charles Henning

Associated Names

Charles Henning

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a small, intricate container with a lid resembling a goblet. It has a wooden or terracotta appearance with a band of floral and leaf motifs around its middle. The container features shades of brown, green, and subtle reds against a beige background, highlighting the object.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 36.5 x 29 cm (14 3/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3821

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: C. Henning

Wikidata ID

Q64538650

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