A pink scalloped pattern makes a striking impact on this remarkable Meissen porcelain snuffbox. The stunning design serves as a background to six intricately painted tableaux reminiscent of the work of famed Baroque artist Jean-Antoine Watteau. Meissen is world renowned for the quality of its porcelain. As much a collector’s item when it was first introduced more than three centuries ago as it is today, porcelain was considered the “white gold” of Europe. In fact, it was held in such high regard, that Meissen snuffboxes such as this one began to replace the ubiquitous gold snuffboxes usually presented to ministers and high-ranking officials in the 18th and 19th centuries. Excellent condition.

Circa 1770

3 ½” wide x 2 ¾