Bodkin Case
600-300 B.C.
Medium
Decorative Arts
Classification
Decorative Arts
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.149.4
Art Historical Context
Step back in time over 2,500 years to admire the **Bodkin Case a exquisite example of ancient decorative arts from 600-300 B.C. Crafted by an artist, this artifact now graces the Smithsonian American Art Museum courtesy of the generous gift from collector John Gellatly. part of the Smithsonian Collection, it exemplifies how everyday objects were elevated through skilled craftsmanship in antiquity. A bodkin case was a practical yet beautiful sheath designed to protect and store a bodkin—a slender, pointed tool akin to a large needle, used for piercing leather, lacing garments, or even grooming...
About the Artist
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