Snuff Bottle Item Number: 1072/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Reddish gourd with band of metal decoration at centre and metal lid and neck at narrow end. The lid is attached by a chain to the central band.
History Of Use
Early 20th century 'naswar kady' - tobacco snuff bottle.
Item History
- Made in Turkmenistan ? before 1930
- Owned by Tradewind Antiques before December 3, 1985
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tradewind Antiques (Seller) on December 3, 1985
What
- Name
- Snuff Bottle
- Identification Number
- 1072/1
- Type of Item
- bottle
- Material
- gourd fruit and silver metal
- Overall
- height 12.4 cm, diameter 4.3 cm
Who
- Culture
- Turkmen
- Previous Owner
- Tradewind Antiques
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Tradewind Antiques (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Turkmenistan ?
When
- Creation Date
- before 1930
- Ownership Date
- before December 3, 1985
- Acquisition Date
- on December 3, 1985
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1072/0001