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Snuff Boxcirca 1770-1780

Not on view
Decorative circular object photographed from below, showing a creamy horn-colored outer rim, aged gold metal band with zigzag scoring, and a concave green glass or enamel disk with faint leaf motifs and partially legible script inscription
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Box
Place Made
United States
Date Made
circa 1770-1780
Medium
Ivory, tortise shell, copper
Dimensions
Height: 9/16 in. (1.42 cm); Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.44 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Samuel M. Haskins
Accession Number
M.82.293
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Decorative Arts and Design