Buddha Hand Citron Carfed Snuff Bottle with Stopper

China

Qing period (1644-1911)

  • Titles Buddha Hand Citron Carfed Snuff Bottle with Stopper (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (5.7 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Arthur Griswold in memory of Miss Blanche Chapman, 1969.138a-b
  • Work Type snuff bottle with stopper
  • Classification Containers

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