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Pill or Snuff Box
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Fabergé’s craftsmen in Moscow became known for their work in the pan-Slavic or neo-Russian taste, hearkening back to 17th-century styles of Russian folk decoration. This little box for pills, snuff, or cosmetic patches follows on in this style with its scene of a romantic ride in the quintessential mode of Russian transportation, a horse-drawn sleigh or <em>troika</em>.
| Artist / Maker | Feodor Ivanovich Rückert |
|---|---|
| Date | 1906–16 |
| Culture / Origin | Russia, St. Petersburg |
| Medium | silver gilt and enamel |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Decorative Art and Design |
| Type | Miscellaneous |
About the Artist
Feodor Ivanovich Rückert (Russian, 1840–1917) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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