Opaque White Glass Snuff Bottle with Incised Calligraphy and Flower Spray
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: glass, milky white; carnelian; metal
DimensionsOverall (ht. with stopper: 6.2 cm): 5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Sawyer
Object number1995.012.057 a,b
DescriptionBottle is rectangular shaped with a straight neck and narrow indented base. There are incised inscriptions on 4 surfaces: bamboo; chrysanthemum; Chinese characters. Base of the rounded carnelian stopper has a metal base around it.Colour: white;orange
Status
Not on view
c.1900
