Snuff-Box and Cover

ca. 1730-1740 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Snuff-box and cover of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and with a hinged silver mount. Painted with figures and flowers in imitation of Japanese kakiemon ware.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Snuff Box
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and with silver mount
Brief description
Snuff-box and cover of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels, Saint-Cloud porcelain factory, Saint-Cloud, ca. 1730-1740.
Physical description
Snuff-box and cover of soft-paste porcelain painted with enamels and with a hinged silver mount. Painted with figures and flowers in imitation of Japanese kakiemon ware.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.2cm
  • Length: 6cm
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Mr John George Joicey
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.1314&A-1919

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Record createdJune 7, 2004
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