Snuff bottle
CultureChinese
Dateearly 19th century
MediumAgate
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 2 × 7/8 inches (6.35 × 5.08 × 2.21 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Loomis family in memory of Mary Gary Loomis
Object numberF98-32/80
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DescriptionFlattened, almost square-shaped, tortoise shell agate bottle carved with lion mask and ring handles on shoulders.
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