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A Chantilly Silver Mounted Snuff Box of a Sleeping Monk, Mid 18th Century

$2,800
£2,140.07
€2,494.40
CA$4,013.47
A$4,108.67
CHF 2,329.30
MX$49,851.75
NOK 27,451.44
SEK 27,604.72
DKK 18,645.85

About the Item

The soft paste porcelain reclining monk in blue robe and striped hood, the cover scene of kakiemon tree trunk and interior cover with two butterflies. A tight closure and French discharge mark on rim.
  • Creator:
    Chantilly (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Width: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Rococo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Painting worn from handling. Otherwise good.
  • Seller Location:
    Spencertown, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RMA017311stDibs: LU1620241826162

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