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Snuffbox with profile portrait of Peter the Great (1672-1725) 1700-30

Tortoiseshell, gold | 4.1 x 13.8 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3903

? Russia

Snuffbox with profile portrait of Peter the Great (1672-1725) 1700-30

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Description

Circular tortoiseshell box with gold mounts, the hinged lid with pressed relief of Peter the Great, in right profile, with laurel wreath, wearing a cuirass with the Russian Imperial eagle on breast, lion mask on shoulder, surrounded by cyrillic inscription.

Provenance

Birthday gift from Queen Mary to King George V, 3 June 1932
People involved

Creator(s)

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(nationality)

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(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Peter I, Emperor of Russia (1672-1725)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Tortoiseshell, gold

tortoise shell, gilt metal, gilt

gilded, relief

Measurements

4.1 x 13.8 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Bibelots & Gold Boxes
Object type(s)
containers
boxes
containers for smoking
snuff boxes
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Armour

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