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Snuff Box

c. 1820–40
miniature painted by

attributed to Jean-Louis Richter

(Swiss, 1766–1841)
Culture
Switzerland, Geneva, early 19th century
Medium
gold, champlevé enamel, bloodstone
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.55
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A rectangular snuff box of dark green stone features a lid with canted corners, detailed with gold and colorful enamel. A central bouquet of pink, purple, and blue flowers is surrounded by golden scrolls with enamel accents. A black and white checked band rims the lid, positioned above a scalloped green and gold border on the base. The stone body shows subtle reddish-brown flecks against a deep green background.

Snuff Box

c. 1820–40

Jean-Louis Richter

(Swiss, 1766–1841)
Switzerland, Geneva, early 19th century

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