Snuff Bottle in the form of a slightly flattened melon

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: nephrite; glass?

DimensionsOverall (7.5 - with stopper): 6.5 x 4.5 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Helen Sawyer

Object number1995.012.015 a,b

Descriptionrounded-rectangular outline in the form of a slightly flattened melon; decorated with low relief vine tendrils & leaves on sides; stopper consists of a red disc (glass?-lg or could be carnelian-at)) with a clear rounded top; greyish-white nephrite
Colour: grey-white

Status

Not on view