Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Roman Glass Trinket Box
Artifact ID1987.00151.01a-b
Object Type
Box, Trinket
Artist
Miriam Hirszowicz
(Israeli jewelry designer)
Gifter
Shulamit Shamir
Maker
Ancient Rome
((cultural designation), 625 BCE - CE 476)
Date
c. 1987
Medium
Glass, Metal (silver)
Dimensions2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (6.4 × 6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA trinket box made from an ancient Roman glass dish and lid. Consists of a round glass dish (a) in blue-green glass with gold and silver-tone metallic flecs; and a lighter-tone matching lid (b). Fitted with contemporary silver base with three legs and three leaves and silver top/handle with with leaves and flowers.Historical NoteThis ancient glass vessel had a contemporary silver lid and legs added to it by artist Miriam Hirszowicz. It was given during a working visit of Prime Minister Yikzhak Shamir in 1987.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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