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Medium: Tortoiseshell (16)
Medium: Tortoiseshell (16)
Ornamental Comb
F. Walter Lawrence (American, 1864–1929) and 1 other
2001.106©
Fragrance Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.219CCCC0
Fragrance Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.219.aCCCC0
Fragrance Box (lid)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.219.bCCCC0
Fragrance Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.220CCCC0
Fragrance Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.220.aCCCC0
Fragrance Box (lid)
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.220.bCCCC0
A Woman Putting Flowers in Her Hair
Rosalba Carriera (Italian, 1675–1757)
1940.1203CCCC0
Teabowl with Tortoiseshell Glaze
China, Jiangxi Province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.177CCCC0
Snuff Box
Germany, 18th century
1916.345CCCC0
Snuff Box
Germany, 18th century
1916.345.aCCCC0
Cover for a Snuff Box
Germany, 18th century
1916.345.bCCCC0
Scabbard
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1995.246.bCCCC0
Snuff Box
Pierre-André Montauban (French)
2009.66CCCC0
Box
France, 18th century
1916.595CCCC0
Box
France, 18th century
1916.595.aCCCC0
Cover for a Box
France, 18th century
1916.595.bCCCC0
Powder or Patch Box
France, Paris, late 18th century
2009.68CCCC0
Snuff Box
Switzerland, early 19th century
1916.354CCCC0
Snuff Box with Figures
Continental, (France), late 18th century
1916.599CCCC0
Perfume Case (Etui flaconnier)
France, 18th century
1916.324CCCC0
Snuff Box
France, 18th century
1916.602CCCC0
Snuff Box
Continental, early 19th century
1916.607CCCC0
Snuff Box
François Boucher (French, 1703–1770)
1916.356CCCC0
Snuff Box
François Boucher (French, 1703–1770)
1916.356.aCCCC0
Cover for a Snuff Box
François Boucher (French, 1703–1770)
1916.356.bCCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Ornamental Comb
F. Walter Lawrence (American, 1864–1929) and 1 other
2001.106gold, ancient glass, gem stones, tortoiseshellOverall: 14.3 x 5.8 x 1.9 cm (5 5/8 x 2 5/16 x 3/4 in.)Gift of the Trideca Society©
Fragrance Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.219tortoiseshellDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
Fragrance Box
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1962.220tortoiseshellDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
A Woman Putting Flowers in Her Hair
Rosalba Carriera (Italian, 1675–1757)
1940.1203watercolor on ivory in a tortoiseshell pique-point frameFramed: 10.6 x 12.7 cm (4 3/16 x 5 in.); Unframed: 8.6 x 10.5 cm (3 3/8 x 4 1/8 in.)The Edward B. Greene CollectionCCCC0
Teabowl with Tortoiseshell Glaze
China, Jiangxi Province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.177Brown-glazed stoneware with "tortoiseshell" pattern, Jizhou wareOverall: 5.9 x 11.5 cm (2 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Snuff Box
Germany, 18th century
1916.345tortoiseshell and ivoryOverall: 2 x 7 cm (13/16 x 2 3/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Scabbard
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1995.246.bmetal and tortoiseshellOverall: 42.5 cm (16 3/4 in.)Gift of The Honorable Joseph P. Carroll and Roberta Carroll, M.D.CCCC0
Snuff Box
Pierre-André Montauban (French)
2009.66gold-mounted tortoiseshell, agate, enamelOverall: 9.5 x 7 x 1.9 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3/4 in.)Gift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Box
France, 18th century
1916.595lacquer with tortoiseshell lining, gilt metal mountsOverall: 3.2 x 8.3 cm (1 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Powder or Patch Box
France, Paris, late 18th century
2009.68averturine, gold, interior lined with tortoiseshellOverall: 1.9 x 6.1 cm (3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)Gift of Howard F. StirnCCCC0
Snuff Box
Switzerland, early 19th century
1916.354tortoiseshell with painted automaton miniature under glass mounted in gold on gilt metalOverall: 2.3 x 8 cm (7/8 x 3 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Snuff Box with Figures
Continental, (France), late 18th century
1916.599watercolor on ivory, wood and tortoiseshell with painted miniatues under glass and gilt metal mountsOverall: 4.2 x 8.9 x 7.5 cm (1 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Perfume Case (Etui flaconnier)
France, 18th century
1916.324painted wood with gilt metal mounts, tortoiseshellOverall: 12.6 x 2.6 cm (4 15/16 x 1 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Snuff Box
France, 18th century
1916.602wood decorated with lacquer with gold or gilt metal mounts, lined in tortoiseshellOverall: 3.9 x 7.8 cm (1 9/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Snuff Box
Continental, early 19th century
1916.607tortoiseshell box with painted portrait miniature under glass, inset on coverOverall: 2.3 x 6.6 cm (7/8 x 2 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Snuff Box
François Boucher (French, 1703–1770)
1916.356gold or gilt metal mounts; cover with Vernis Martin style decoration; sides and bottom enamel over gilt engine turned design; interior lined in tortoiseshellOverall: 2.6 x 10.5 cm (1 x 4 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0