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Snuff box with micromosaic decoration

Italian (Rome?)
late 18th century
Object Place: Europe, Rome, Italy

Medium/Technique Plaster and beeswax box with gold band surrounding micromosaic decoration.
Dimensions Height x diameter: 2.5 × 7.5 cm (1 × 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of George A. P. H. Duncan
Accession Number16.74a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsBoxes

DescriptionComposite plaster and beeswax with gold band, surrounding a micromosaic of two doves perched on the edge of a two handled basin of water. The subject matter is close to the famous 'Doves of Pliny' mosaic.