Snuffbox with miniature depicting departure of Telemachus from Egypt

Charles Ouizille

born 1745, apprenticed 1760, master 1771, active 1809

Date1780–81

MediumGold, enamel

Dimensions1-1/8 x 3-1/8 x 2-1/4 in. (2.9 x 7.9 x 5.7 cm)

DepartmentEuropean Sculpture and Decorative Arts

ClassificationMetalwork-Gold and Platinum

Bequest of Catherine D. Wentworth, 1948

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