Rare snuffbox made in a shell of Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans), the legs and tail in gilded brass, at the level of the head, in application, a figure of naiad opens to a double compartment on hinge.
Without apparent punch.
Probably German work of the XVIIth century L. : 6. 9 cm, H. : 3. 7 cm, L. : 5 cm
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