Photo of collection object Snuffbox with miniature of Alexander I of Russia
George, Jean. Snuffbox with miniature of Alexander I of Russia, 1763–64. Two-color gold, enamel, diamonds; ivory, Box (wt. confirmed): 3 3/8 × 2 5/8 in., 8.2oz. (8.6 × 6.7 cm, 233g); Miniature: 1 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (4.1 × 3.2 cm). Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917, 17.190.1185. public-domain.
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Snuffbox with miniature of Alexander I of Russia

1763–64

Box by Jean Georges (or George)

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Original Source
Maker/Artist
George, Jean
Classification
Metalwork, Goldwork
Formatted Medium
Two-color gold, enamel, diamonds; ivory
Medium
Two-color gold, enamel, diamonds, ivory
Dimensions
Box (wt. confirmed): 3 3/8 × 2 5/8 in., 8.2oz. (8.6 × 6.7 cm, 233g); Miniature: 1 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (4.1 × 3.2 cm)
Departments
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Accession Number
17.190.1185
Credit Line
Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
Rights Statement
public-domain
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