Sealing wax case (étui) by Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Choconain-Delauney

Sealing wax case (étui) 1777 - 1778

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Nicolas-Jean-Baptiste Choconain-Delauney’s 1777-1778 "Sealing Wax Case (étui)" is a testament to the craftsmanship of the late 18th century. The case, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, features a cylindrical body with finely engraved, decorative bands at each end. This finely crafted object showcases the detailed artistry and attention to detail that characterized the period's decorative arts.