Snuff bottle with stopper
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese
Date19th century
MediumJade | Glass | Cork | Ivory
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.249
On View
On view
DescriptionSnuff bottle and stopper. BOTTLE: Rectangular-shaped bottle with rounded corners, a flat oval foot and a short round neck. Body is of several colors--a swirling and spotted combination of grey, amber of varying shades & black. Mouth seems unfinished as it is not round. STOPPER: Lid is rough cut, unpolished circle of white jade surmounted by purple glass dome. Cork stopper, ivory spoon.