Snuff Bottle
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumBanded agate
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Reuland
Object number81-54/44 A,B
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DescriptionOf flattened rounded form, with wide mouth and indented base, the pale stone suffused on the front with swirling brown concentric circles, the reverse carved with seven characters in archaic seal script, well hollowed out.
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