snuff bottle
Object NameSnuff Bottle and Stopper
Made FromGlass, Plastic, Carnelian, Ivory, Cork
Date1750-1850
Place MadeChina
TechniqueBlown-molded, cut
SizeOverall H: 7.1 cm, W: 5 cm
Accession Number82.6.87
Credit LineBequest of Marian Swayze Mayer
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionSnuff Bottle and Stopper. Opalescent purplish-tan and opaque pale green non-lead glasses, light orange carnelian, dark brown ivory, cork, plastic; blown-molded, cut. (a) Flattened, circular form, with short, flared neck and circular opening for a stopper; polished, slightly convex faces, polished flat sides; polished flat base. (b) Domed and flared opaque pale green glass cap (in imitation of turquoise) with tiny light orange carnelian bead on top; cork stopper; stained dark brown slender spoon with pointed oval spatulate bowl.Provenance
Source
Marian Swayze Mayer
(d. 1982) - 1981-12-22
