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

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty
Date18th century
MediumAmber | Tourmaline
DimensionsOverall: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Henry B. Caldwell
Object number75.76.3
Not on view
DescriptionSnuff bottle & stopper. BOTTLE: Amber, flattened, oviform snuff bottle. Standing on a short oval foot ring and having a tapering tubular form neck. Plain surfaces except for animal masks holding mock rings on the ends. Dark reddish opaque amber. STOPPER: Green & red tourmaline stopper.