by Century (3)
Chinese Artist
Snuff Bottle, n.d.
Ivory
3 5/16 in. x 1 1/4 in. (8.41 cm x 3.18 cm)
Creation Place:
Asia, Chinese
Technique:
Carving
Credit Line:
Gift of Clinton N. Laird
Accession Number:
P61.8.285
Commentary
Ivory bottle shaped like an ear of corn. Corn kernels on front and back, husk on sides. Small ear at the base on one side. No other difference in sides.
Provenance
Acquired 11/30/35 at Yuit Koo Chai- 76 Man Tak Road
Keywords
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This object has the following keywords:
Ivory and Bone Bottles,
Ivory and Bone Carving,
Smoking and Tobacco Use,
Snuff,
Snuff Bottles,
Vegetables
- Ivory and Bone Bottles
- Ivory and Bone Carving
- Smoking and Tobacco Use
- Snuff
- Snuff Bottles
- Vegetables
Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Art, Object, Specimen Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College , 1/4/2021 - 10/3/2021
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