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Snuff bottle: O.52 & A-1936

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Ivory decorated with polychrome enamels and carved in the form of a Buddha's hand fruit, with a bat, leaves and tendrils in relief. The stopper matching and original.

Legal notes

Reginald Cory Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 6.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • China ⪼ China

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1936) by Cory, Reginald R.

Dating

19th Century-20th Century
1830 - 1920

Materials used in production

Enamel
Ivory

Techniques used in production

Enamelling
Carving
Relief

Identification numbers

Accession number: O.52 & A-1936
Primary reference Number: 168667
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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