Tobacco box
The box is rectangular, its lid and underside each set with a brass cartouche of elaborate shape. The cartouche on the lid has a scene almost identical to that on 57.108.9, with some small variations in the background and clothing.
The scene on the underside is likewise similar to that on the bottom of 57.108.9; only the pose of the couple varies. The inscriptions on both lid and underside are the same as those on 57.108.9, and the cartouches are also surrounded by leaf scrolls.
Rims are lined, edges are molded, and leaf scrolls ornament the borders and front side as well as the ends. The back side has geometrical decoration.
The scene on the underside is likewise similar to that on the bottom of 57.108.9; only the pose of the couple varies. The inscriptions on both lid and underside are the same as those on 57.108.9, and the cartouches are also surrounded by leaf scrolls.
Rims are lined, edges are molded, and leaf scrolls ornament the borders and front side as well as the ends. The back side has geometrical decoration.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tobacco box
- Date: 17th century
- Culture: Dutch or Flemish
- Medium: Brass and copper
- Dimensions: 4 3/4 x 2 in. (12.1 x 5.1 cm)
- Classification: Metalwork-Brass
- Credit Line: Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
- Object Number: 83.1.59
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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Flemish
17th century
Johann Heinrich Giese
ca. 1760–65
Dutch
18th century
Dutch
18th century
probably Netherlandish
early 17th century
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