Title
Purple snuff botlle
Year/Period
1780 - 1850
Region
China
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 7 x 4.5 x 2 cm
Accession No.
2013-00431
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Doris and Franklin Chow in honour of Dr. Kenson Kwok, Founding Director of ACM
This clear amethyst-coloured bottle is of ovoid shape with mask and ring handles on the shoulders. Glass was a popular material used for snuff bottles due to its versatility. Bottles in a dazzling array of colours or in imitation of precious stones could be created.
