Fine Antique French Portrait Miniature, Fashion & Exotic, Low Bodice, Cashmere Shawl and a Turban Hat LG Frame silver There is a muslim backing

There is a muslim backing that is probably early to mid-1800s

only a bit of something in the upper rear of the right side (where the walnut meets the arched top)

(acid tested)

very unusual to find a snuff box still in one of these

A few other imperfections but

Fine Antique French Portrait Miniature, Fashion & Exotic, Low Bodice, Cashmere Shawl and a Turban Hat LG Frame silver There is a muslim backingI would suspect this is a lady whose sense of style was to the northern European countries taste, though her low bodice Empire gown is certainly the fashion of her era (earliest 1800s). The beautiful fabrics depicted as her wrap and her hat delight the eye, intrigue the viewer. A well accomplished artist who has not signed the work, yet has fine knowledge and treatment of anatomical study, light and drapery. She fairly inhabits the room as a 3 d