This crochet box is ornamented with a classic bas-relief of the story of Niobe (Turkish legend). It is electro-silvered.

Crochet Box

This crochet box is ornamented with a classic bas-relief of the story of Niobe (Turkish legend). It…

"Niobe" — Morey, 1903

Niobe

"Niobe" — Morey, 1903

A personage mentioned in Greek mythology as the daughter of Tantalus and the wife of Amphion, king of Thebes, and that she incurred the displeasure of Apollo.

Niobe

A personage mentioned in Greek mythology as the daughter of Tantalus and the wife of Amphion, king of…

In Greek mythology, Niobe was a princess who had twelve children. She boasted of them to Leto who only had two, Apollo and Artemis who put Niobe's children to death. Niobe was turned to a stone waterfall that constantly weeps.

Niobe

In Greek mythology, Niobe was a princess who had twelve children. She boasted of them to Leto who only…

"The Children of Niobe" — Gayley, 1893

Niobe Children

"The Children of Niobe" — Gayley, 1893

"Niobe and her Youngest Daughter" — Gayley, 1893

Niobe Daughter

"Niobe and her Youngest Daughter" — Gayley, 1893

"A Son of Niobe" — Gayley, 1893

Niobe Son

"A Son of Niobe" — Gayley, 1893