Snuff bottle with stopper
CultureChinese
Datelate 19th century
MediumChalcedony
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 × 1 5/8 × 1/2 inches (6.02 × 4.14 × 1.27 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Loomis family in memory of Mary Gary Loomis
Object numberF98-32/65
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DescriptionFlattened shield-shaped blue chalcedony bottle carved in relief with a flowering plant growing from rock work on one side, and onreverse with a natural mountain design with a waterfall, matching stopper.
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