Tobacco box with scenes from life of Jonah
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Brass, copper, silver
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 × 6 1/4 × 2 7/16 in. (3.8 × 15.9 × 6.2 cm)
Classification
Metalwork-Brass
Culture
Dutch
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of C. Gustave Mourraille, in memory of his sister, Miss M. Mathilde Mourraille, 1957
Accession Number
57.108.17
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About this artwork
This metalwork-brass titled "Tobacco box with scenes from life of Jonah" dates to 18th century. Executed in brass, copper, silver, this work represents Dutch artistic traditions. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research and public education, offering insights i...