A rare and exquisite musical snuffbox crafted from 18-karat gold, decorated with a unique micromosaic depicting Pliny`s Doves, one of the most recognizable motifs of classical antiquity. The composition, executed in the Roman micromosaic technique, depicts four doves perched on the rim of a gilded bowl and alludes to the famous mosaic found in Hadrian`s Villa in Tivoli. The image is framed by a rich blue border and placed on a lid richly embossed with floral motifs.
The box body is crafted with exceptional care: the sides are decorated with a floral frieze, a guilloche background, and ornamental inlays on the corners. Inside is the musical mechanism, which retains its original structure with fan-shaped reeds. Two keys are included for winding the mechanism and activating the melody.
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SILVER Seller in Alpes-Maritimes, France
