Snuffbox with a hunting scene
Snuffbox with a hunting scene
France
1819-1838
Silver, gold, amber; niello, embossing
2 х 8.7 х 6.2 cm, 198 gr
Silver rectangular snuffbox with rounded corners, with a hinged lid, with silver thumb ramp. Rectangular gold plaque with a relief image of a hunting scene, with a horse and two dogs in the forest, a fortress in the background; framed by amber cabochons is on the lid. The sides are decorated with niello geometrical ornament with four-leafed clover. An oval medallion with image of a Cupid with a classical urn and lion's heads on both sides, framed by foliage ornament with buds and flowers of lilies is on the bottom.
Инв.3651/ДПИ