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Snuffbox

mid-19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Snuffbox
  • Date: mid-19th century
  • Culture: Austrian
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: Width: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of Herbert K. Reis, in memory of Rose-Frances K. Reis (Mrs. Ralph A. Reis), 1983
  • Object Number: 1983.575.8
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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