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Tobacco Box and Cover

about 1760–70
Object PlaceDelft, The Netherlands
Medium/TechniqueTin-glazed faience (earthenware) decorated in polychrome enamels and gold
Dimensions19.1 x 13.9 cm (7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Rita and Frits Markus
Accession number1983.603a-b
On View
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ClassificationsCeramics
Collections
InscriptionsThe initials "E K S" are painted in black enamel on inside of box
ProvenanceBy 1967, Rita and Frits Markus; 1983, gift of Rita and Frits Markus to the MFA.


about 1745–50
about 1700-1720
first quarter of the 18th century
about 1720-1730
about 1775–80
about 1730–40
about 1730–40
last quarter of 18th century
about 1730–35