VesselsChinese19th century

Moon-Flask Shaped Snuff Bottle with Lavender Cover

19th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Grayish brown agate with brown mottles; tourmaline cover with attached ivory spoon

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 6.5 x W. 4.5 x D. 2 cm (2 9/16 x 1 3/4 x 13/16 in.)

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