Production: Unknown
Lapis Lazuli of even dark blue colour carved in the shape of a buddha's hand fruit with leaves in relief. Domed stopper cap of polished red coral, attached to a small bone spoon.
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Height: 5.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
19th Century-20th Century#
1800
-
1920
Stopper Cap
composed of
red coral
( JCD 20 July 2021)
Spoon (inside)
composed of
bone
( JCD 20 July 2021)
Bottle
composed of
lapis lazuli
Accession number: MAR.O.281 & A-1912
Primary reference Number: 168918
Snuff bottle list: M.111
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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