Bottle: snuff

Description
One crackle glazed light brown and white ceramic snuff bottle. A short narrow neck with a slightly flared rim surmounts an elongated cylindrical body with a circular base. Body presents a continuous multi-coloured design of a figure in a boat and a palm tree.
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Provenance details
HOPAI PROVINCE
Gifted to Canterbury Museum by Alley in 1937 during a visit to New Zealand. In 1956, loaned to the Rewi Alley Chinese Art and Crafts Exhibition, held at the Provincial Council Chambers, Christchurch.
Measurements
Dimensions (Dia x Thickness): whole: 30 x 79mm
Named collection
Other Id
C1957.459
E137.76
Catalogue number
C1957.459
E137.76
Accession number
19XX.1.1728

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