Photo of collection object Snuffbox with miniatures representing the Diversions of Love and dancing figure
Degault, Jacques-Joseph. Snuffbox with miniatures representing the Diversions of Love and dancing figure, miniatures ca. 1775, box ca. 1838–47. Gold; grisaille on enamel, Box: 1-3/8 x 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 in. (3.5 x 7.0 x 5.4 cm); Miniatures: Top, octagonal, 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (44 x 61 mm); bottom, octagonal, 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (44 x 61 mm); front 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. (43 x 18 mm); back 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. (43 x 18 mm); left side 3/4 x 1 in. (18 x 26 mm); right side 3/4 x 1 in. (18 x 26 mm); four chamfered corners, each 3/4 x 1/4 in. (18 x 7 mm). Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917, 17.190.1175. public-domain.

Snuffbox with miniatures representing the Diversions of Love and dancing figure

miniatures ca. 1775, box ca. 1838–47

Miniatures by Jacques Joseph de Gault

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Classification
Metalwork, Goldwork
Formatted Medium
Gold; grisaille on enamel
Dimensions
Box: 1-3/8 x 2-3/4 x 2-1/8 in. (3.5 x 7.0 x 5.4 cm); Miniatures: Top, octagonal, 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (44 x 61 mm); bottom, octagonal, 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (44 x 61 mm); front 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. (43 x 18 mm); back 1 3/4 x 3/4 in. (43 x 18 mm); left side 3/4 x 1 in. (18 x 26 mm); right side 3/4 x 1 in. (18 x 26 mm); four chamfered corners, each 3/4 x 1/4 in. (18 x 7 mm)
Accession Number
17.190.1175
Credit Line
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Rights Statement
public-domain
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