Box with Hinged Lid
Maker
Robert Laurent
(American, born in France, 1890-1970)
Datecirca 1930
MediumConstructed and carved wood
DimensionsOverall: 4 3/8 x 10 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (11.1 x 26.7 x 18.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Professor Emeritus William H. Kruskal in memory of his father, Joseph B. Kruskal
Object number1995.2
Object TypeSculpture
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A sea lion sits atop the lid of this simple yet elegant wooden box, joined by other creatures who adorn its sides. While Robert Laurent is best known for his sensuous and reverent representations of the human form, these low-relief carvings also suggest his respect for the fragility and preciousness of all living creatures.
