Circular box

Unknown

ca. 1780 · Two-tone gold, rock crystal · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Luxurious containers for snuff or sweet meats were created of many different materials. Here flawless rock crystal is enhanced by the Neoclassical swags and pendants of the gold mount. Transparent by nature, this crystal box would have offered a glimpse at the contents stored inside, most likely dragées or pastilles made of anise seed.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1780

Medium

Two-tone gold, rock crystal

Culture

French

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Bequest of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 2019