The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of March 24, 2023

Snuff Box and Original Case

c. 1750

18th century

Gold mounted agate with original leather case

Overall: 3.2 x 5.7 x 4.5 cm (1 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)

Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.37

Location

not on view

Fun Fact

The designer Bernard Moore studied Asian and Islamic ceramics. He was especially interested in glazes like the vivid red one on this vase that resembles the color of oxblood.

Provenance
Collection of Duke Argyll (Argg II?)
Collection of Marquis of Downshire (Downsleue?)
Source URL: https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2009.37