Doosje behorende bij de prijspenning uitgereikt aan Bart van Hove op de internationale wereldtentoonstelling te Parijs, 1878 1875 - 1878

This small, round, red leather box was created sometime between 1875 and 1878 as a container for a prize awarded to the Belgian artist Bart van Hove at the 1878 World's Fair in Paris. It is currently held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and is an example of an everyday object that can provide insight into the cultural context of its time. This piece represents a time of significant international cultural exchange, marked by the World's Fair, and highlights the significance of artistic recognition during this period.