SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway

About this object

The shape of this bottle is an elongated flattened flask with a bulbous bottom. On the front are two animals, one a bird and the other an unidentified animal. Above them are the branches of a tree with fruit and flowers. On the back the tree continues. It has has a grasshopper eating the fruit which looks like pineapple. The cap cover is carved with a bird with outstretched wings. The base is in teakwood with lotus carvings.

Object name:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Made from:

Lapis lazuli

Made in:

China

Date made:

1875

Size:

8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

61.22

Class:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973