Snuffbox with miniature of Alexander I of Russia 1763 - 1764

This oval-shaped snuffbox, created between 1763-1764 by the French artist Jean Georges, features a miniature portrait of Alexander I of Russia. The box itself is made of silver and is decorated with intricate engravings and a black enamel background. The miniature is set within a prominent oval frame that is adorned with a wreath of laurel leaves. The box and miniature are currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.