Photo of collection object Snuffbox with portrait of Catherine II (1729–1796), Empress of Russia
Blerzy, Joseph Etienne. Snuffbox with portrait of Catherine II (1729–1796), Empress of Russia, 1774–75, minaiture ca. 1786. Gold, enamel, diamonds, Overall: 1 3/8 × 3 × 2 3/16 in. (3.5 × 7.6 × 5.6 cm); Miniature: 1 1/8 × 15/16 in. (2.9 × 2.4 cm). Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948, 48.187.427. public-domain.
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Snuffbox with portrait of Catherine II (1729–1796), Empress of Russia

1774–75, minaiture ca. 1786

Joseph Etienne Blerzy

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Original Source
Maker/Artist
Blerzy, Joseph Etienne
Classification
Metalwork, Goldwork
Formatted Medium
Gold, enamel, diamonds
Medium
Gold, enamel, diamonds
Dimensions
Overall: 1 3/8 × 3 × 2 3/16 in. (3.5 × 7.6 × 5.6 cm); Miniature: 1 1/8 × 15/16 in. (2.9 × 2.4 cm)
Departments
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Accession Number
48.187.427
Credit Line
Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948
Rights Statement
public-domain
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