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Snuff Box

1800–1815

Switzerland

Medium
striated agate in gold and enamel mounts
Measurements
Overall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.25
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular gold snuff box with clipped corners is topped by a polished agate panel with wavy, translucent white and tan bands. A thin border of light blue enamel frames the stone. The box's sides are decorated with stacked horizontal bands of blue and gold. A central gold band features a delicate, repeating pattern of black floral vines. Beaded gold trim outlines the edges of each section.

Snuff Box

1800–1815

Switzerland

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