Snuffbox 1762 - 1763

This small silver snuffbox, crafted by French silversmith Pierre-Nicolas Pleyard between 1762 and 1763, is a fine example of Rococo decorative art. The box is adorned with intricate chased designs, including a central oval with a scene of the god Pan playing his pipes, surrounded by a wreath of flowers. The box is a testament to Pleyard's skill and the exquisite craftsmanship of the Rococo period, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.