Photo of collection object Snuffbox with portrait of a man, probably Prinz Karl von Sachsen (1733–1796) — Barrière, Jean-Joseph. Snuffbox with portrait of a man, probably Prinz Karl von Sachsen (1733–1796), 1778–79. Gold, enamel, ivory, glass, Box: 2 3/8 × 3 3/8 in. (6 × 8.6 cm); Miniature: 1 7/16 × 1 3/16 in. (3.7 × 3 cm). Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917, 17.190.1128. public-domain.

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Snuffbox with portrait of a man, probably Prinz Karl von Sachsen (1733–1796)

1778–79

Jean-Joseph Barrière

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Barrière, Jean-Joseph
Classification: Metalwork, Goldwork
Formatted Medium: Gold, enamel, ivory, glass
Medium: Gold, enamel, ivory, glass
Dimensions: Box: 2 3/8 × 3 3/8 in. (6 × 8.6 cm); Miniature: 1 7/16 × 1 3/16 in. (3.7 × 3 cm)
Departments: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Accession Number: 17.190.1128
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Rights Statement: public-domain
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