Exceptionally Rare 17th Century Boxwood Snuff bottle (flask). Fresh from a Private Collection. A beautiful and very tactile shape with one side depicting Saint Michael, archangel, a spiritual warrior in the battle of good versus evil. He is considered a champion of justice, a healer of the sick, and the guardian of the Church. In art Saint Michael is depicted with a sword, a banner, or scales, and is often shown vanquishing Satan in the form of a dragon.
On the other side depicts The Madonna and Child or The Virgin and Child is often the name of a work of art which shows the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus. The sides of the bottle are beautifully carved with various strap and vine carving. The original shaped screw in cap with thread had a cross one side and religious head dress or hat the other side, again with carved sides. Dating from the first half of the 17th Century and most likely of Italian origin. The colour and patination are stunning and the condition outstanding. A true museum piece and rare chance to purchase. Circa 1620-40
10 cm’s tall
Exceptionally Rare 17th Century Boxwood Snuff bottle (flask). Fresh from a Private Collection. A beautiful and very tactile shape with one side depicting Saint Michael, archangel, a spiritual warrior in the battle of good versus evil. He is considered a champion of justice, a healer of the sick, and the guardian of the Church. In art Saint Michael is depicted with a sword, a banner, or scales, and is often shown vanquishing Satan in the form of a dragon.
On the other side depicts The Madonna and Child or The Virgin and Child is often the name of a work of art which shows the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus. The sides of the bottle are beautifully carved with various strap and vine carving. The original shaped screw in cap with thread had a cross one side and religious head dress or hat the other side, again with carved sides. Dating from the first half of the 17th Century and most likely of Italian origin. The colour and patination are stunning and the condition outstanding. A true museum piece and rare chance to purchase. Circa 1620-40
10 cm’s tall
