Allegory of Peace, snuffbox early 19th century
Allegory of Peace, snuffbox early 19th century
Tortoiseshell snuffbox, the lid adorned with a medal depicting an allegory of Peace where Minerva is about to burn the weapons and entitled “Elle doit plaire” (“She must please”).
Good condition (small scratches, medallion not fixed).
D : 8,5 cm
Many thanks to Daniel Crépin who identified the iconography of this medal (Hennin n° 825, 1797).
Good condition (small scratches, medallion not fixed).
D : 8,5 cm
Many thanks to Daniel Crépin who identified the iconography of this medal (Hennin n° 825, 1797).
