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Puzzle

1850-1900
Wood, paper, paint
Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 x 4 in. ( 4.8 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
INV.5247a-t
Markingsprinted: on paper label affixed to lid along with English and French translations: "Metamorphosion/oder/die/komischen/Verwandlungen"
ClassificationsTOYS
DescriptionEighteen wooden panels (six sets of three) with hand-painted lithographic images of various human and animal figures; game consists in matching top half and two bottom quarters of each figure; in wooden box painted reddish brown on the outside, with three inner compartments and sliding lid with printed label with hand-painted highlights.
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