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A terracotta snuff box in the form of a squatting woman. France, 1810.

$825.52
£617.92
€700
CA$1,136.14
A$1,266.35
CHF 664.41
MX$15,464.22
NOK 8,412.89
SEK 7,951.46
DKK 5,328.89

About the Item

The snuffbox is in terracotta. Made in the early 19th century, it depicts a discreetly crouching woman "going about her business". In the back there is a hole where the snuff comes out. France, early 19th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917134907342

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