Photo of collection object Snuffbox with portrait of Louis XVI (1754–1793), King of France
Blerzy, Joseph Etienne. Snuffbox with portrait of Louis XVI (1754–1793), King of France, 1779–80. Gold, enamel, diamonds; ivory, glass, 1 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (3.5 x 8.3 x 6.4cm); Miniature: oval, 1 1/4 x 1 in. (32 x 25 mm). Bequest of Edward C. Post, 1915, 30.58.3. public-domain.
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Snuffbox with portrait of Louis XVI (1754–1793), King of France

1779–80

Joseph Etienne Blerzy

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Blerzy, Joseph Etienne
Classification
Metalwork, Goldwork
Formatted Medium
Gold, enamel, diamonds; ivory, glass
Medium
Gold, enamel, diamonds, ivory, glass
Dimensions
1 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (3.5 x 8.3 x 6.4cm); Miniature: oval, 1 1/4 x 1 in. (32 x 25 mm)
Departments
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Accession Number
30.58.3
Credit Line
Bequest of Edward C. Post, 1915
Rights Statement
public-domain
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