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snuff bottle

Object NameSnuff Bottle and Stopper

Made FromGlass, Plastic, Carnelian, Ivory, Cork

Date1750-1850

TechniqueBlown-molded, cut

SizeOverall H: 7.1 cm, W: 5 cm

Accession Number82.6.87

Credit LineBequest of Marian Swayze Mayer

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Exhibitions

Glass Snuff Bottles of China at Steuben Glass

Place Made

China

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.
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