Snuff bottle

Description

Snuff bottle of red lacquer, flattened shape, carved with two figures in a landscape on each side and plantain leaves on neck, and with a red lacquer stopper fitted with ivory spoon: China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century AD

Museum reference

A.1948.83

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Snuff bottle

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

18th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Lacquer, Ivory

Physical description

Red lacquer

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland