Hinged Medicine Bottles
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: pewter; enamel
DimensionsOverall: 4.2 x 8.9 x 0.9 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Elizabeth Stewart
Object numberSC1277 a-e
DescriptionFour rectangular bottles are hinged together at their sides each with a screw cap, two of which have spoons. Bottles are decorated with relief designs filled with enamel; on one side are figures and on the other side are Chinese characters indicating the types of medicine inside.Status
Not on view
c.1900
c.1800
Yixing Ware
Yixing Ware
Yixing Ware
c.1900
Yixing Ware
Yixing Ware