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Snuff Box

c. 1750–60

Germany, Berlin or Dresden, 18th century

Medium
chalcedony, gold rubies
Measurements
Overall: 4.5 x 4.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.63
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A chalcedony snuff box depicts a reclining bull, the pale gray stone polished to a sheen and speckled with natural brown veining. Facing our right, its legs are tucked beneath its body while two short horns curve upward and small, bright red rubies form the eyes. The stone rests on a rounded gold base with a thin horizontal seam.

Snuff Box

c. 1750–60

Germany, Berlin or Dresden, 18th century

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