SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway

About this object

The bottle has a cylindrical shape and a ring foot with tapering sides. The lower part of the body is plain, and has attached to its upper side another part which is diamond shaped with a tapering top and bottom. A long stopper handle is glued on and has turned rings at the top surmounted by a knob. The color is green and is probably stained ivory.

Object name:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Made from:

Ivory

Made in:

China

Date made:

unknown

Size:

5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

61.47

Class:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973