Tobacco box 1750 - 1775
giese
themetropolitanmuseumofart
metal, engraving
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baroque
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metal
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cityscape
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decorative-art
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engraving
This 18th-century tobacco box, created by the artist Giese, showcases an intricate engraved design. The box features a detailed depiction of the city of Hamburg, Germany, with a surrounding inscription and intricate floral and figural motifs. The delicate engraving and the subject matter highlight the craftsmanship of the period and its focus on both the practical and the decorative. This small, yet exquisitely crafted, box offers a glimpse into the lives and aesthetics of 18th-century Europe.
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