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SNUFFBOX

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

In center of cover in niello is a shield with a cluster of banners, trumpets, flowers. At right and left are buildings each with a crescent. On bottom is a bouquet of flowers with a large acanthus leaf at either side. Edge has border of leaves in silver against niello.

Object name:
SNUFFBOX
Made from:
Silver -- niello
Made in:
Russia
Date made:
ca. 1840
Size:
6.6 × 4.3 cm (2 5/8 × 1 11/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
13.44
Class:
NIELLO
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973