Amber Snuff Bottle with Incised Chinese Characters and Carved Coral Stopper
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: amber; coral
DimensionsOverall (Height measurement includes the stopper): 6.7 x 4.2 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Helen Sawyer
Object number2004.007.008 a,b
DescriptionBody is a roughly ovoid shape with some flattening and indentations. Surface is highly polished and smooth and exhibits mottled lighter colours within a darker brown. There are five incised Chinese characters in a vertical line down one side. Coral stopperColour: brown;orange
Status
Not on view
c.1900
