Meissen snuffbox with depictions of commercial shipping.

An oval, centrally painted body with a flat, curved loop on the lid. On both sides of the wall and on the lid, there are corresponding curves decorated with folk motifs and ribbons on a light background. Inside them are various so-called "Kaufmann" scenes. In the foreground, a wide architectural landscape with large sailing ships and impressive castle complexes, where European, partly foreign or Eastern merchants engage in negotiations over goods. The inner lid depicts a corresponding scene with merchants and workers among boats, bales, and barrels. The base shows a rider against a landscape background. The fine polychrome painting is by Johann Georg Heintze. Partly splendid purple decoration with small figural scenes. Gold ornamentation and setting. Interior wall gilding. Gilded mount. Height 4.4 cm. 6.5 cm x 4.5 cm. See Meissen snuff boxes from the 18th century, Röbbig Munich, No. 23; Boucamp-Markovski, porcelain boxes, No. 40. Gilded porcelain box beautifully painted with Kaufmann scenes by J.G. Heintze. Meissen. Circa 1730-1735.