Snuffbox with six maritime scenes, Joseph Vernet, 1770–71

French, paris; snuffbox, painting; metalwork-gold and platinum. Date: 1770–71. Dimensions: 1-1/4 x 3-1/16 x 1-7/8 in. (3.2 x 7.8 x 4.8 cm);; ; Miniatures: Top, chamfered corners, 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (37 x 68 mm); bottom, chamfered corners, 1 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (37 x 68 mm); front 2 1/8 x 3/4 in. (53 x 19 mm); back 2 1/8 x 3/4 in. (53 x 19 mm); left side 7/8 x 3/4 in. (22 x 19 mm); right side 7/8 x 3/4 in. (22 x 19 mm). Medium: gold, paper. Collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art. Snuffbox with six maritime scenes MET DP328659