Snuffbox
| Accession Nr.: | 18581 |
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| Date of production: |
early 18th century
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| Place of production: | Austria |
| Materials: | brass; copper setting |
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| Techniques: | enamel painting |
| Dimensions: |
height: 3 cm
diameter: 7,5 x 6 cm
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The oval box is decorated inside, on the sides and on the top with scenes from the life of Joseph, in the following sequence: cover, outside: Joseph interprets the dream of the Pharaoh cover, inside: Joseph is sold by his brothers bottom, outside: Joseph and Potiphar bottom, inside: a flowery bough. Sides: the brothers report the death of Joseph to their father.
Literature
- Szerk.: Szilágyi András, Péter Márta: Barokk és rokokó. Az európai iparművészet stíluskorszakai. Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1990. - Nr. 6.60. (Ács Piroska)
