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snuff bottle

Translation亮藍玻璃描金花卉紋鼻煙壺

Object NameSnuff Bottle with Cork Stopper

Maker Imperial Workshops (China)

Made FromGlass, Cork, Wood, Metal, Enamel

Date1862-1874

Place MadeChina, Beijing

TechniqueEnameled, carved, gilt

SizeOverall H: 7.3 cm, W: 6 cm, Th: 3.9 cm; Rim Diam: 2.1 cm

Accession Number81.6.12

Credit LineGift of Marian Swayze Mayer

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

亮蓝玻璃描金花卉纹鼻烟壶

Physical DescriptionSnuff Bottle with Cork Stopper (亮藍玻璃描金花卉紋鼻煙壺). (a) Translucent greenish-blue glass, gold enamel; circular form; short wide neck, level rim, level oval base, each face with three facets and decorated with gold-enameled floral forms within a ring of gold, thick sides with three facets each and decorated with gold floral forms, continuing over shoulders and neck, on base incised and gilded inscription " 同治年制 Tongzhi Nianzhi" reign mark. (b) New cork stopper, spoon of very dark brown, lightly polished wood, gilt metal disc, gilt-filigree cap.
Provenance

Source Marian Swayze Mayer (d. 1982) - 1981-12-22