French Snuffbox
This snuffbox measures about 8.3 by 6 cm and was produced in France around 1781. It is made from gold and enamel by Joseph Etienne Blerzy and is now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. On its lid, it has an image of the goddess Venus and Cupid, both symbols of love. The box looks exquisite, with its elliptic shape, red and golden decorations, and inlaid with enamel.
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story by CHONG Hoi Kei, HUANG Xiaojin, VONG Ioi Pou, WAN Chi Seng, YANG Yiping.This beautiful snuff box at first glance shows the painting of Eros and Cupid made of enamel. After observing the dazzling appearance of this snuff box, however, opening it leads to a darker side of the story… or does it?