Snuff bottle with stopper and stand
CultureChinese
Date19th century
MediumGlass, coral, and imitation pearl
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/16 × 1 3/8 × 7/16 inches (8.1 × 3.48 × 1.07 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Loomis family in memory of Mary Gary Loomis
Object numberF98-32/29
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DescriptionFlattened rectangular-shaped white milk glass bottle with sloping shoulders with overlay of olive brown design of a scholar among trees, rock work, and a butterfly on one side and on reverse Mei Jen underneath a tree among rock work, mask, and ring handle on shoulder; coral with imitaion pearl stopper.
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