This exquisitely tiny carving of a pastoral-cum-neoclassical scene is rendered in ivory over Bristol blue glass. The technique is called "micro-carving" and was popular in the late 18th century. These little works of art were mounted in pieces of jewelry as well as decorative objects such as snuff boxes. This piece was probably originally housed in an object rather than a piece of jewelry as it was remounted in a gold frame at some point and features a mid 20th century Dutch hallmark. So rare.