2009.14.5

Crown of Thorns Lidded Box
20th century
8 in|5.75 in|4 in HIGH x 8 in|8 in|7 in WIDE x 8 in|8 in|7 in DEEP
(20.32 cm|14.60 cm|10.16 cm HIGH x 20.32 cm|20.32 cm|17.78 cm WIDE x 20.32 cm|20.32 cm|17.78 cm DEEP)
Art Acquisition Fund
2009.14.5


This is a box constructed with a woodworking technique that uses interlocking wooden sticks. The box has a pyramid-shaped lid (B) that fits on a rectangular base (A). The base has long vertical sticks along the upper edge that pierce through openings to secure the lid.

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