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Vanity Case (Etui)

c. 1745–60

England, mid 18th century

Medium
gold mounted agate, diamonds, rubies, interior fitted with implements
Measurements
Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.41
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A tapered vanity case features a cylindrical body and lid carved from translucent, tan-marbled agate stone and detailed with gold and jewels. Polished gold bands encircle the base, mid-section, and lid, which is topped with a small gold ring. Two jeweled ornaments adorn the front: a triangular cluster of pink rubies and clear diamonds near the top, and a smaller diamond-shaped cluster of rubies surrounding a central diamond toward the bottom.

Vanity Case (Etui)

c. 1745–60

England, mid 18th century

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