Merchant Writing and Document Lock Box
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Dateca. 1550
Mediumiron, wood, leather
Dimensions14 1/2 x 15 x 6 in. (36.8 x 38.1 x 15.2 cm)
ClassificationsVessels & Containers
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1979 General Obligation Bonds
Object numberPC1981.224.1
DescriptionSpanish box dyed black with a leather binding and incised with other various flora and fauna. It also has an eagle design on its top lid. Merchants during this time period may have locked up money and documents that listed out what they have traded or sold.On View
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