Photo of collection object Snuffbox with theatrical scenes of a rope dancer and a puppet show
Blerzy, Joseph Etienne. Snuffbox with theatrical scenes of a rope dancer and a puppet show, 1778–79. Gold, enamel; vellum, Overall (confirmed): 1 1/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in. (2.7 x 7.1 x 4.1 cm); Miniatures: (sight measurements) top 1 3/16 x 2 3/8 (3 x 6 cm.); bottom 1 3/16 x 2 3/8 (3 x 6 cm.). Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917, 17.190.1130. public-domain.
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Snuffbox with theatrical scenes of a rope dancer and a puppet show

1778–79

Box by Joseph Etienne Blerzy

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Blerzy, Joseph Etienne
Classification
Metalwork, Goldwork
Formatted Medium
Gold, enamel; vellum
Medium
Gold, enamel, vellum
Dimensions
Overall (confirmed): 1 1/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 5/8 in. (2.7 x 7.1 x 4.1 cm); Miniatures: (sight measurements) top 1 3/16 x 2 3/8 (3 x 6 cm.); bottom 1 3/16 x 2 3/8 (3 x 6 cm.)
Departments
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Accession Number
17.190.1130
Credit Line
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Rights Statement
public-domain
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