Tobacco box 17th century Dutch or Flemish The box is rectangular, its lid and underside each set with a brass cartouche of elaborate shape. The cartouche on the lid has a scene almost identical to that on 57.108.9, with some small variations in the background and clothing.The scene on the underside is likewise similar to that on the bottom of 57.108.9; only the pose of the couple varies. The inscriptions on both lid and underside are the same as those on 57.108.9, and the cartouches are also surrounded by leaf scrolls.Rims are lined, edges are molded, and leaf scrolls ornament the borders and front side as well as the ends. The back side has geometrical decoration.. Tobacco box. Dutch or Flemish. 17th century. Brass and copper. Metalwork-Brass
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