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Snuff Box

c. 1825–35

Switzerland

Medium
agate, gold, amethysts, citrines
Measurements
Overall: 9 x 5 x 2 cm (3 9/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.42
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Location
Not on view
Print
A rectangular gold snuff box with rounded corners is topped with a flat, polished agate slab featuring concentric bands of muted white and pale pink. Below the lid's gold frame, the sides are decorated with two rows of raised gold leaves and berries. Inset within this foliage, oval amethysts in deep purple and amber-colored citrines alternate, encircling the entire perimeter of the vessel, all against a neutral grey background.

Snuff Box

c. 1825–35

Switzerland

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