Tobacco box

Unknown

18th century · Brass · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

An oval box. The lid's central roundel shows Christ on the cross flanked by two kneeling figures. Outside the roundel, the two thieves who were crucified with Christ are depicted against a crudely hatched background. Inscribed in the roundel is: JO K. Flanking the roundel, inscribed at left, is: 17, and at right: A. The medallion on the underside shows the Adoration of the Shepherds. It is flanked by two kneeling shepherds against a crudely hatched background. Inscribed in the roundel is: T Ki.t (The child [?]). With lined rims, molded edges, and chevron borders. On the sides are leaf scrolls. Inscribed underneath the added hinge is: John. The inscriptions were probably added at a later date.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Brass

Culture

Dutch

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of C. Gustave Mourraille, in memory of his sister, Miss M. Mathilde Mourraille, 1957