Italian or Dutch siver cosmetics box decorated with Amorini and War, the battle of Romans and the Sabines the sides with Erotes, symbols of Love. Love won over war is the message of the box which may have been presented to a lover as a token of affection. The mythic battle terminated with the abduction and rape of the Sabine women who were renowned for their beauty, a story which refers to the origins of the Romans as a nation. Size: 1 1/8" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2"

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