Tortoiseshell snuff bottle mounted in embellished silver, 1850–1900

Tortoiseshell mounted in embellished silver
y1936-1068
Tortoiseshell snuff bottle mounted in embellished silver

Information

Title
Tortoiseshell snuff bottle mounted in embellished silver
Object Number
y1936-1068
Medium
Tortoiseshell mounted in embellished silver
Dates
1850–1900
Dimensions
h. with stopper 12.4 cm., w. 8.5 cm., d. 4.0 cm. (4 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Col. James A. Blair
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty
Place made
Asia, China
Type
Materials

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