Snuffbox made of 108 samples of Saxon gemstones; a plaquette sets with 17 gemstones
Accompanied by its manuscript booklet
Dresden, ca. 1765−70
Gold, agate, moss agate, carnelian, and petrified wood
Private collection
Photo Michael Bodycomb
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Snuffbox made of 108 samples of Saxon gemstones; a plaquette sets with 17 gemstones
Accompanied by its manuscript booklet
Dresden, ca. 1765−70
Gold, agate, moss agate, carnelian, and petrified wood
Private collection
Photo Michael Bodycomb
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