Box 1773 - 1774

This gold snuff box, crafted by French goldsmith Pierre-François-Mathis de Beaulieu between 1773 and 1774, exemplifies the artistry of the Rococo period. Its oval shape and ornate decoration, including a central oval panel featuring hunting implements surrounded by a laurel wreath, are characteristic of this style. The box, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to the craftsmanship and sophistication of 18th-century French decorative arts.