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Memento mori: a snuffbox in blonde tortoiseshell, gold, white agate. France 1820

About the Item

Round Cylindrical snuffbox, regular, consisting of a base and a removable interlocking lid. On the lid a ring in smooth pink gold, which stops a glass lens. Inside a rare Memento mori decoration painted in oil on a white agate table. The painting depicts a burnt book above which a skull is placed. Next to a flower. Book and flower to indicate the transience of earthly life. France early 19th century. (SHIP TO EU ONLY)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917135996082
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