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Snuffbox with a Portrait of Madame de Pompadour

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Date: c. 1760
Medium: gold (metal)
Culture: Germany
Institution: Rijksmuseum

In the 18th century, snuffboxes with portraits were popular gifts. Royal examples were often given to ambassadors or courtiers as a token of appreciation or as payment for their services. Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of King Louis XV, also gifted such snuffboxes to those who had served her well, making them an important symbol of status and gratitude.

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