Scrimshaw container
CultureAmerican
Date19th century
MediumBone
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.1267
On View
Not on view
ca. 1790
DescriptionPolished section of bone incised with bands which have had black rubbed into them to have the design show. The central band has dotted circles. There may have been a top, which is now missing. This was possibly used for snuff.