Briefcase (portefeuille or porte documents)

Nicolas-Denis Derome

Date

third quarter of 18th century

Type

Briefcase

Medium

Gilt-tooled red morocco leather, gilt bronze and metal locking mechanism; lined with blue silk

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Institution

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Object number

2019.283.122

Credit

Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019