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Miniature enamel self-portrait of Jean Petitot, the younger

Enamel Miniature
1679 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Miniature enamel self-portrait of Jean Petitot, the younger, set in the lid of a circular crystal comfit box

Object details

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Object type
TitleMiniature enamel self-portrait of Jean Petitot, the younger (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Miniature enamel self-portrait set in crystal comfit box.
Brief description
Miniature enamel self-portrait of Jean Petitot, the younger, set in the lid of a circular crystal comfit box. France, 1679.
Physical description
Miniature enamel self-portrait of Jean Petitot, the younger, set in the lid of a circular crystal comfit box
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.25in
  • Width: 1.125in
Credit line
Given by Mrs Emma Joseph
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1941, London: HMSO, 1954.
Collection
Accession number
P.52-1941

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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