Object Record
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Title |
Chinese Snuff Bottle |
Object ID |
2022.20.11 |
Collection |
CERAMICS &GLASS |
Object Name |
Bottle |
Date |
20th Century |
Material |
Glass/Stone/Wood/Rubber |
Dimensions |
H-8.8 W-6.3 cm |
Description |
Small brown translucent glass bottle in the Qing style. A red stopper secured to a flat brown rubber base. A slender wooden stick is attached to base. Scene painted on the inside of glass features several flowering plants, rocks and small stream. A bird is perched on the slender branch of a plant, and Kanji characters are featured in one scene. Snuff bottles have fascinated Western and Asian collectors since they were first produced in China in the early part of the 18th century. Conceived as precious containers for ground tobacco imported into China, snuff bottles were initially made for the emperor and the court, and eventually produced in much greater quantities for a public who enjoyed their functionality as well as their display as symbols of status. This snuff bottle was donated to the Institute of Jamaica by Mrs. Lois Sherwood, proprietor of Mahogany House. Source: Donor's Notes |
People |
Sherwood, Lois |
Credit line |
Courtesy: Institute Of Jamaica/National Museum Jamaica |
Legal Status |
This image can be used for educational purposes without restrictions. A higher quality image may attract fees. |
Place of Origin |
China |
Web Rights |
In Copyrights |