Tobacco box

Unknown

17th–18th century · Brass and copper · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

An oval box. The scenes, inscriptions, and decorations are identical to those on Number II, I. The engraving on this tobacco box is, however, somewhat more refined. Borders and sides are decorated with leaf scrolls.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th–18th century

Medium

Brass and copper

Culture

Dutch

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Flora E. Whiting, 1971