Who created "Snuffbox"?

Snuffbox was created by Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory in ca. 1770.

When was "Snuffbox" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1770.

What medium is "Snuffbox"?

Snuffbox is Hard-paste porcelain; gold.

Is "Snuffbox" in the public domain?

Yes, Snuffbox is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Snuffbox

Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory

ca. 1770

Medium

Hard-paste porcelain; gold

Dimensions

Overall (confirmed): 1 7/8 × 3 1/8 × 2 7/8 in. (4.8 × 7.9 × 7.3 cm)

Classification

Ceramics-Porcelain

Culture

German, Nymphenburg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Friends of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Gifts, 2004

Accession Number

2004.512

Tags

Castles

About this artwork

This exceptional snuffbox exemplifies the finest achievements of the Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory, established in 1747 at Nymphenburg Palace near Munich. Created around 1770, the piece demonstrates extraordinary technical mastery and ambitious decorative programming befitting its courtly context. The exterior cover features a meticulously painted view of Munich copied from Bernardo Bellotto's 1761 painting, while the sides and bottom display views of south German castles associated with the...

Snuffbox

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