Lot 156
Copper Box Adorned with Bible Stories – Holland, 17th Century
Tobacco box. [Holland], 1694.
Copper, engraving work.
With illustrations of Bible stories. On the cover: Pharaoh's daughter with Moshe at the river. On the sides: Yonah's ship and a large fish, illustrations of the Temple vessels. On the bottom: Moshe striking the rock. The illustrations are flanked by descriptions and verses in Dutch. Adorned with floral and checkered patterns.
Length: 17 cm. Width: 5.5 cm. Height: approximately 3 cm.
