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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Snuff Bottle with Stopper
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Snuff Bottle with Stopper

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureChinese
Date1850-1899
MediumGlass
DimensionsOverall: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number80.32.1
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 8
DescriptionSnuff bottle and stopper. Bottle is flat, extended ovoid shape. Overlay red over white carved design of deer in a landscape on one side and a bird on the other. Sides have mask and mock rings. Stopper is small, round blue stopper with ivory spoon.

Label TextChinese Snuff Bottle, ca. 1850-99 Blown glass, cased, cameo-carved Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 80.32.1a&b Approved By: ERLExhibition History"Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler Collection," Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA., June 29, 2008 - December 30, 2012.