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SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway


About this object

The shape of the bottle is cylindrical with square shoulders. Covering the basic bottle is carved a bunch of grapes. All sides have large leaves, rounded grapes in high relief. One stem has been carved to form the base. The cover is in the shape of a stem with one tendril curving off the side.

Object name:
SNUFF BOTTLE
Made from:
Ivory
Made in:
Japan
Date made:
20th c.
Size:
6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
61.50
Class:
SNUFF BOTTLE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973