Snuff bottle with stopper
CultureChinese
Date19th century
MediumCrystal and tourmaline
DimensionsOverall: 2 7/16 × 1 15/16 × 3/4 inches (6.15 × 4.9 × 1.91 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Loomis family in memory of Mary Gary Loomis
Object numberF98-32/98
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DescriptionFlattened moon-shaped clear crystal bottle with white skin, carved in low relief with a chrysanthemum plant on one side and a plum tree with bird in flight on white skin side, pink tourmaline stopper.
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