Oval-shaped gold snuffbox with hinged top lid. In center of top lid, there is round medallion with relief image of sunflower head on matted (canfarent) background. Composition is made of three-colored gold using engraving and chasing techniques. Medallion, placed against background of relief ornament composed of egg-and-dart (ionics) of various sizes, is surrounded by chased rim made of green gold. Perimeter of lid is bordered with meander ornament, supplemented by bundles of branches tied with ribbon. Same decoration adorns lower side of snuffbox. Rim of lid is decorated with double wavy engraving on matted (canfarent) field. Side surface of snuffbox is decorated with round medallions with relief images of flower heads with twisted petals. Background is relief ornament composed of egg-and-dart (ionics) of various sizes. Separate sections of decor are divided by inserts with vertical garlands of green gold. Lower perimeter is decorated with meander. Inner surfaces of snuffbox are mirror polished.

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