SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway

About this object

The flat spade shaped flask bottle has a deep amethyst quartz color with light portions at the sides. Most of the bottle is plain, except for the sides which are carved with tree and leaf designs. The cap like cover is in green glass and has a small button carved on its top. The wooden base is plain.

Object name:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Made from:

Amethyst quartz -- glass

Made in:

China

Date made:

ca. 1850

Size:

7 cm (2 3/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

61.7

Class:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973