Snuff Bottle Item Number: N1.373 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A bottle-shaped snuff bottle (part a) that has four panels. One panel is of carved bamboo, another is of prunus in high relief, and the two other panels are of Chinese characters describing the scenes. There is a lid (part b), and a stopper (part c).
History Of Use
For snuff
Item History
- Made in China
- Collected between 1921 and 1960
- Owned by Leslie G. Kilborn before October 1966
- Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller) during October 1966
What
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Leslie G. Kilborn
- Received from
- Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) and Leslie G. Kilborn (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
When
- Collection Date
- between 1921 and 1960
- Ownership Date
- before October 1966
- Acquisition Date
- during October 1966
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0037/0051/0206