Snuffbox 1754 - 1755

This small, rectangular snuffbox, crafted by French artist Jean Ducrollay between 1754 and 1755, is a fine example of 18th-century decorative arts. Made of lacquered wood and adorned with intricate gold leaf and black enamel, the box features elegant floral motifs and stylized avian figures. This object, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Ducrollay's skill and the enduring appeal of decorative snuffboxes in the Rococo period.