Snuffbox with the image of a Roman soldier and Psyche
Snuffbox with the image of a Roman soldier and Psyche
Germany, Hanau
Circa 1790
Gold; chasing, coloured enamels painting, enamel over guilloche
2.4 х 9.2 х 4.55 cm, 132 gr
Maker’s mark: "FC" in the form of a flower, one illegible
Gold rectangular snuffbox with bevelled corners, with incomplete hinged lid. Vertical oval plaque with the image of a Roman soldier burning letter surrounded by golden chased frame and dark blue translucent enamel over guilloche background with a lozenge pattern is on the lid. Two miniatures that continue the interior of the rooms, one part with a lyre, the other - with a quiver of arrows are to the left and to the right. Lateral sides are decorated with the panels covered with dark blue translucent enamel over guilloche background with a lozenge pattern. Classic golden urns with flowers are in the corners. Rectangular plaque based on Claude Lorrain's painting "The enchanted castle", with the image of Psyche sitting near the lake, against the background of Cupid's castle is on the bottom.
Инв.3116.81/ДПИ