Snuffbox

Continental European

19th century

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Snuffbox
Date: 19th century
Culture: Continental European
Medium: Rock crystal, gold rims
Dimensions: L. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.)
Classification: Natural Substances-Rock Crystal
Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
Object Number: 1974.356.783
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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