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Snuff Box

c. 1840

France, early 19th century

Medium
gold, agate, set with mosaic panels, lapis ground
Measurements
Overall: 7.6 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm (3 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.48
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
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A rectangular snuff box features polished agate stone detailed with dark brown and tan swirls and framed by textured gold bands. Two oval mosaic panels with deep blue backgrounds sit atop the surface. The larger depicts a bouquet of white flowers and green stems tied by a pink ribbon, while a smaller floral sprig rests on the lid toward our left. Natural stone patterns flow around the gilded edges across the box.

Snuff Box

c. 1840

France, early 19th century

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