id:			167698
accession number:	2009.37
share license status:	CC0
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2009.37
updated:		2023-03-22 03:04:37.119000

Snuff Box and Original Case, c. 1750. 18th century. Gold mounted agate with original leather case; overall: 3.2 x 5.7 x 4.5 cm (1 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Howard F. Stirn 2009.37

title:				Snuff Box and Original Case
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creation date:			c. 1750
creation date earliest:		1745
creation date latest:		1755
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creditline:			Gift of Howard F. Stirn
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culture:	18th century
technique:	gold mounted agate with original leather case
department:	Decorative Art and Design
collection:	Decorative Arts
type:		Miscellaneous
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measurements: Overall: 3.2 x 5.7 x 4.5 cm (1 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in.)
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PROVENANCE

	Collection of Duke Argyll (Argg II?)
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	Collection of Marquis of Downshire (Downsleue?)
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fun fact:
The designer Bernard Moore studied Asian and Islamic ceramics. He was especially interested in glazes like the vivid red one on this vase that resembles the color of oxblood.

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