Accession Number
1980/2.91

Title
Coconut shell snuff bottle with foliage design

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
circa 1850-1925

Medium & Support
coconut shell and malachite

Dimensions
2 11/16 in. x 2 5/16 in. x 3/4 in. ( 6.8 cm x 5.8 cm x 1.9 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Robert W. Coggan

Physical Description
A circular coconut shell snuff bottle with carved depictions of foliage. On the top is a malachite stopper.

Primary Object Classification
Decorative Arts

Primary Object Type
snuff bottle

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
carving techniques
coconuts (fruits)
foliage (motif)
malachite (mineral)
snuff bottles
stoppers (container components)