Artist: Leen, Willem van, miniaturist - Dutch artist, 1753-1825; Date(s): circa 1773 - before 1825; Classification(s): miniature (painting), box, The shell of a turtle (known as tortoiseshell) was carved, heated and pressed to form a box. The miniature was painted on card, and set under glass with a gold mount.; Acquisition: bequeathed by Broughton, H.R., Major, the Hon., 1973-12, Major, the Hon, H,R, Broughton Bequest [M.66 & A-1973]
Description: tortoise-shell with miniature of flowers and fruit on a marble slab