Painted porcelain snuff bottle, 19th century
Scope and Contents
Flattened cylindrical snuff bottle, on ovalized foot ring, tapering shoulder, tubular neck. Two mask handles on side, holding mock rings. Decorated with painted crabs on aquatic plantains, painted in famille rose enamels on brilliant white ground. Four-character mark under foot. Height 2-3/4 in.
Dates
- 19th century
Conditions Governing Access
Access to the collection is in accordance with the policies of the Robert D. Farber University Archives & Special Collections Department, Brandeis University. Please contact the department for more information.
Extent
From the Collection: 47.00 Items
From the Collection: 8 boxes (varied sizes) other_unmapped
From the Collection: 47.00 Items
Repository Details
Part of the Brandeis University Repository
415 South St.
Waltham MA