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Snuff Box

c. 1760

France, late 18th century

Medium
gold-mounted agate, sapphire, diamonds
Measurements
Overall: 6.7 x 4.9 cm (2 5/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.62
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An agate and gold snuff box, a tall oval vessel, features a fluted body and lid of polished stone with wavy bands of cream, tan, and dark brown. Gold bands frame the base and the hinged lid's rim. At the front, an ornate clasp centers a large blue sapphire flanked by clear diamonds and smaller blue gems. Vertical ridges accentuate the object's slender, upright silhouette.

Snuff Box

c. 1760

France, late 18th century

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