Sugar box 1725 - 1740

This 18th-century porcelain sugar box, created in Vienna between 1725 and 1740, showcases the intricate craftsmanship of European porcelain makers. Decorated with hand-painted fruit motifs, including grapes, plums, and apples, against a white background, the box is further embellished with gold accents. The lid, featuring a stylized green finial, completes the elegant design. Currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the small but exquisite "Sugar box" exemplifies the artistry and technical skill of the Vienna porcelain workshops of the Baroque era.