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Tobacco box

17th century
Not on view
The box is oblong, its ends elaborately curved. The lid and underside each have a central brass cartouche similar in shape to the box. The cartouche on the lid illustrates Christ's resurrection. An angel is lifting the cover of the sepulcher, while a man looks on. The cartouche is framed by leaf scrolls and the following inscription: Kristus / opstandige (Christ / resurrected).

The underside has a much-effaced Noli me tangere scene. Inscribed: Kristus vertoont./hem aen mariea (Christ appears/to Mary).

With lined rims and molded edges. The front and back sides are decorated with running animals. The shaped ends have engraved line decoration.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tobacco box
  • Date: 17th century
  • Culture: Dutch
  • Medium: Brass and copper
  • Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (14.0 x 5.7 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Brass
  • Credit Line: Bequest of George White Thorne, 1883
  • Object Number: 83.1.58
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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