Photo of collection object Snuffbox cover with portrait of Frederick the Great (1712–1786), King of Prussia — German Painter. Snuffbox cover with portrait of Frederick the Great (1712–1786), King of Prussia, mid-18th century. Painted enamel on copper; copper gilt, 2 3/4 x 3 7/16 in. (7 x 8.7 cm). Gift of Eduard and Helen Naumann, 1963, 63.77. public-domain.

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Snuffbox cover with portrait of Frederick the Great (1712–1786), King of Prussia

mid-18th century

German Painter

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Original Source

Maker/Artist: German Painter
Classification: Enamel
Formatted Medium: Painted enamel on copper; copper gilt
Medium: Painted enamel on copper, copper gilt
Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 3 7/16 in. (7 x 8.7 cm)
Departments: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Accession Number: 63.77
Credit Line: Gift of Eduard and Helen Naumann, 1963
Rights Statement: public-domain
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