Snuffbox with household scenes 1769 - 1770

This octagonal snuffbox, crafted by French artist Jean-Joseph Barrière in 1769-1770, features delicate scenes of daily life painted on its surface. The top panel showcases a gathering around a table, while the side panel depicts a woman and a young child engaged in domestic tasks. The intricate details and the subject matter of the artwork reflect the Rococo era's focus on leisure and everyday life. This compact yet exquisitely crafted piece is a prime example of 18th-century French decorative arts and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.