A CLOISONNÉ ENAMELLED SILVER SNUFFBOX WITH ANGELS
Armenia, Ottoman Provinces, 18th - 19th century

Of rounded shape with scalloped borders imitating a flower head, on a plain base, the hinged lid and sides decorated with silver filigree in the shape of flowering bouquets and foliage, in-filled with cloisonné blue, green, and yellow enamels, the central medallion on the lid chased in relief with five winged angels with round haloes interspersed amidst fleshy palmettes, thin beaded bands framing the borders of the decorative friezes on the lid and sides, the parcel-gilt interior plain, 6cm x 2cm.