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Snuff box
Tortoiseshell, gold, mother of pearl | 2.1 x 7.2 x 5.6 cm (whole object) | RCIN 22025
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A shaped rectangular tortoiseshell snuff box, with hinged lid, inlaid with engraved mother of pearl and piqué with gold, posé and foules point d'or, with a lakeside scene and four figures, fishing and conversing on islands amongst ruins. Borders with mother of pearl detailing.
Provenance
Acquired by Queen Mary
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Medium and techniques
Tortoiseshell, gold, mother of pearl
Measurements
2.1 x 7.2 x 5.6 cm (whole object)
