Snuff Bottle
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumHair crystal
DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 inches (6.51 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Reuland
Object number81-54/42 A,B
On View
Not on viewCollections
DescriptionSuffused in areas with black tourmaline needles and carved in low relief on the front with lotus pods, making use of a patch of green, the reverse carved with bamboo.
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