Set on a rectangular domed base with leaf repoussé motifs at corners and encircled by ruby emerald and turquoise stone gems in individual settings. Main body features beautiful biblical scenarios with multi-colored stone gems in fixed settings on chased stone columns at the corners.
Front panel pictures the miracle of Moses turning his staff into a snake at Pharaoh’s palace. Back panel displays King David looming over Goliath on the field of battle and a cheering crowd in the background raising their hands in victory. One side panel portrays the event of the Israelites returning from their initial journey into Israel and carrying back a large cluster of grapes. Second side panel depicts Samson in his final struggle and strength as he tears down the philistine palace condemning himself and thousands of the enemy to their doom.
Rectangular dome shaped hinged cover features baroque style foliate chasings with set ruby stone gems on four sides and a large blue marble stone encased at top.
Marked at inner base
14.32ozt.
14.4cm. L., 10cm W., 10cm. H.
Overall Great condition, some light scratches, one stone gem missing at side corner.
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