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Snuff bottle
Snuff bottle

Snuff bottle

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsAmber
DimensionsH. 2 7/8 in, W. 1 1/2 in x D. 1 in, H. 7.1 cm x W. 3.8 cm x D. 2.5 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB72M29
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
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More Information
The amber for this bottle came from Yunnan province in southwestern China and from Burma.
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