Snuffbox with scenes from the life of Achilles

German or Austrian

18th century

Not on view

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Title: Snuffbox with scenes from the life of Achilles
Date: 18th century
Culture: German or Austrian
Medium: Gold, enamel
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 2 5/16 in. (3.8 × 7.9 × 5.9 cm)
Classifications: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum, Miniatures
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Object Number: 17.190.1238
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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