Snuffbox with an "Oriental" landscape. In a "Phillips" case
Snuffbox with an "Oriental" landscape. In a "Phillips" case
Germany
1740
Rock crystal, mother-of-pearl, gold, silver; inlay-work, carving, polishing
The 18th century gold mounted rock crystal and diamond set rectangular box. The carved crystal body and cover panel with frosty whitish inclusions, the sides slightly bombé, reeded gold rims, floral scroll thumb piece set with cushion cut diamonds mounted in silver, the cover inlaid in gold and stone micromosaic to depict a Chinoiserie scene featuring pine trees, pagoda, a bridge, river and rocky banks, butterflies flying in the air, similarly decorated the sides and front with floral sprays flanked by scroll uprights.
5488.1-2MC775/ДПИ