SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway

About this object

The pebble shaped bottle is carved in the shape of a fruit with leaves. It is pink in color. The front is in fairly high relief while the back is flattish. The design appears to be abstract. There is a carved stem in green jade that curves towards one side. The oval base with four legs is carved in a light brown wood.

Object name:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Made from:

Quartz -- jadeite -- wood

Made in:

China

Date made:

18th Century

Size:

3 in. (7.6 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

61.13

Class:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973