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Tobacco set

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tobacco set by artist Peter Carl Fabergé. The set has a spherical top covered in a floral pattern. The sphere is attached to a chain that is connected to a dark-colored fabric or leather piece with a metal floral design. The fabric piece has a rectangular shape and a protruding tab on the bottom left. The background of the image is light-colored. The overall appearance is ornate and detailed.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Leather, silver, ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
333 × 625 px
Museum record:
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