item details
NameInlaid box of five drawers
ProductionRex Sly; craftsman; circa 1910; New Zealand
Classificationcontainers, boxes
Materialskauri (wood), rewarewa (wood), walnut, metal
Techniquesinlay, marquetry
DimensionsOverall: 420mm (width), 200mm (height), 241mm (depth)
Registration NumberGH007250
Credit linePurchased 1997 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds
Overview
Rectangular wooden trinket box or cabinet inlaid with New Zealand native timbers and comprising five drawers, three of which have marquetry pictures on them. Top surface has an inlaid musical score, sides have an inlaid kiwi on one and trumpet on the other with an abstract design on the rear. Four ball feet at corners beneath an assymetrical block and rewarewa column leg.