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Smoky quartz snuff bottle carved in the shape of a Buddha's Hand citron


China, unknown artist workshop, Smoky quartz snuff bottle carved in the shape of a Buddha's Hand citron, 1780/1880, bottle: smoky quartz; stopper: coral bead, Gift of Maybelle Clark Macdonald, public domain, 2009.59.19

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Title

Smoky quartz snuff bottle carved in the shape of a Buddha's Hand citron

Artist

China, unknown artist (Chinese)

Date

1780/1880

Medium

bottle: smoky quartz; stopper: coral bead

Dimensions (H x W x D)

1 in x 1 3/8 in x 2 1/2 in

Collection Area

Asian Art

Category

Snuff Bottles

Object Type

snuff bottle

Culture

Chinese

Credit Line

Gift of Maybelle Clark Macdonald

Accession Number

2009.59.19

Copyright

public domain

Terms

Buddhas

coral

quartz

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History
Exhibitions

2009 Private Passions: Snuff Bottles and Ceramic Jarlets Portland Art Museum

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