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Snuff Bottle with Calligraphic Inscriptions on Front and Back, 20th Century
Han culture; China…
Snuff Bottle
Snuff Bottle with Calligraphic Inscriptions on Front and Back, 20th Century
Han culture; China…
Snuff Bottle with Calligraphic Inscriptions on Front and Back, 20th Century Han culture; China Terra cotta; 2 7/8 × 2 × 5/8 in. 97.11.59.1-.2 Gift of Dr. Murray and Brett Via

Snuff Bottle

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-smoking or snuffing equipment-containers
Date20th Century
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumClay, paint and stone
Dimensionswith stopper: 2 7/8 × 2 × 5/8 in. (7.3 × 5.1 × 1.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Murray and Brett Via
Object number97.11.59.1-.2
DescriptionSnuff bottle made of red terra cotta clay with calligraphy inscribed in yellow and black paint on the front and back. The stopper is green stone with an attached spatula.
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