Oval box (one of a pair) 1761 - 1763

This silver oval box, crafted by Johann Martin Satzger I between 1761 and 1763, is a prime example of Rococo style. The box is ornately decorated with delicate floral and scrollwork motifs, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship of the period. The box's size, 6 1/2 inches in width, suggests it was a personal item, perhaps for storing jewelry or other valuables. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the box offers a glimpse into the refined taste and decorative sensibilities of 18th-century European society.