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SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway


About this object

This bottle has a pebble shape. It is carved in high relief with leaves and flowers. Branches extend slong the sides and across the body of the bottle. The bottle has a deep pink color. The cover is made of pink glass and the oval base is in ivory carved with floral motifs.

Object name:
SNUFF BOTTLE
Made from:
Tourmaline -- ivory -- glass
Made in:
China
Date made:
ca. 1900
Size:
5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
61.28
Class:
SNUFF BOTTLE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973