Snuffbox (Tabatière)
Manufacturer
Mennecy Porcelain Manufactory
(French, 1735 - 1773)
CultureFrench
OriginMennecy, Ile-de-France, France
PeriodLouis XV (1715-1744)
Datec.1750-1760
MediumSoft-paste porcelain with overglaze enamels; silver mounts
DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 5.4 x 7.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
MarkingsNone. Silver hallmark for Angers, discharge mark 1758–60
DescriptionMennecy figural snuffbox, oval, modelled as a recumbant hunter with a dog and rabbit.
Credit LineThe Hans Syz Collection
Object numberG96.5.96
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
French PorcelainStatus
On view
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