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FRENCH

Tortoiseshell box with ivory carving

c.1780

RCIN 4049

Circular tortoiseshell box and cover. Lid mounted with glazed ivory circular relief of Achilles killing Cignus, on blue enamel ground. Inscribed, 'Cignus tué par Achille'. Concave sides, mounted gold rims.

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