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snuff bottle

Object NameSnuff Bottle with Stopper
Made FromGlass, Stone, Ivory
Dateprobably 1800-1899
Place MadeChina
Techniqueblown, layered, ground
SizeOverall H (original): 6.2 cm
Accession Number57.6.4
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description(a) Translucent red, opaque brownish-red and yellow glasses with faint traces of green glass; blown and seemingly layered in swirling motion in attempt to simulate hornbill beak substance. Flat, oval body; short neck flaring slightly to flat, ground rim; originally a small base; (b) stopper-cap of mottled green and white stone, with black area; attached ivory dipping spoon with rectangular scoop.
Provenance
Source Mathias Komor - 1957-02-15

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