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Snuff Bottle in the form of a slightly flattened melon
Snuff Bottle in the form of a slightly flattened melon
Snuff Bottle in the form of a slightly flattened melon

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