A Dutch tobacco box

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Limburg Antiquairs
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Name
A Dutch tobacco box
Measurements
Height: 4 cm, Width: 16 cm, Depth: 6 cm
Reference
LIMA10087
Techniques
Engraved
Colors
Red, Gold, Black
Categories
Fine Art Other Fine Art
Periods
18th Century 18th century Antique
Subject
Symbolic
Description
This tobacco box is beautifully cut and engraved.
 
The text on the lid: "ik hoop door t geloof en liefde, kragtigt fortuyn komt van god almagtig Daar vrede is woont god hebt vrede in u gemoet gij wort gezegent met veel moet".
 
Around this text eight medallions with symbolic figures, such as justice and hope.
 
At the bottom: Sword with laurel wreath, around the text: "wapen van batavia", next to it two crowned eagles.
 
On the rim: initials: R. J. B.
 
Duthch, Batavia, 18th century.
 
Rare.

 

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