Porcelain Snuff Container

1995.06.0006

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Artifact Identification Porcelain Snuff Container   (1995.06.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Personal Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Personal Gear
  4. :
  5. Smoking & Drug Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Date 16th century
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 7.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Diameter) 2.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Diameter) 1.4 cm
Weight 33 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Ceramic--Porcelain, Pigment--Glaze
Manufacturing Processes Ceramic--Glazed

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Ruth Weinard
Reproduction no, Original assessment dates this piece to the late 19th c. If so, it should be listed as a reproduction. - DKS, 10/6/98

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