snuff bottle

Object NameSnuff Bottle with Stopper

Made FromGlass, Stone, Ivory

Date1720-1840

Place MadeChina

TechniqueBlown, cameo carved,applied

SizeOverall H: 6 cm, W: 4.6 cm; Body Th: 2.8 cm

Accession Number57.6.8

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern
Modern

Not On View

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

仿石材玻璃花卉纹鼻烟壶

Physical DescriptionSnuff Bottle with Stopper. (a) Transparent thick honey-colored glass with inner translucent stain from deep purple to red and pale-yellow areas, imitating tortoise shell; blown and cameo carved, and frit applied. Ovoid body; short cylindrical neck with rim; obverse face with carved design of blossoming plum; flat base; (b) stopper cap of pink stone; ivory dipping spoon.
Provenance

Source Mathias Komor - 1957-02-15

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