Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu)

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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu)

China, middle Qing dynasty, about 1700-1800
Tools and Equipment; bottles
Translucent ruby red glass, with gilt metal stopper
Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 x 1 in. (7.3 x 5.08 x 2.54 cm); .a) Cover: 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. (6.35 x 1.92 cm); .b) Bottle: 2 1/4 x 2 1/8 x 1 in. (5.72 x 5.4 x 2.54 cm)
Gift of Hyatt Robert von Dehn (M.69.91.4a-b)
Not currently on public view