Bottle: snuff

Production date
1736-1795
Description
One glazed white two-part ceramic snuff bottle. Each section comprises a short narrow neck surmounting an elongated cylindrical body tapering at the bottom towards a circular base. Each body cylinder presents continuous multi-coloured design of figures engaged in various activities. Bases exhibit mark of Qianlong Emperor (1736-1796 AD).
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Measurements
Dimensions (h x w): whole: 54.65 x 49.16mm
Named collection
Other Id
C1957.1282
58/57
235
Catalogue number
C1957.1282
Accession number
1957.58.33

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