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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon

487 - Snuff box Made of mother-of-pearl and bone. Oval in shape, i…
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Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Snuff box Made of mother-of-pearl and bone. Oval in shape, it features a bas-relief carving of Jonah, surrounded by a halo, in a boat, just before being swallowed by the whale. The rim is outlined with a line of interlacing patterns, centred on a pierced sphere. On the reverse, a carved design of a seashell on a plinth formed by simulated coral branches shaped into fantastical creatures. 19th century H. 3.8 cm – L. 8 cm – D. 6.3 cm Cracks and restorations
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About the sale PIERRE HÉNIN COLLECTION - FIRST SALE - II
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Auction time 09/11/2026 at 2:30 PM
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