Snuff bottle

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 67.119.1-2
Type: object for daily use; snuff bottle
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Dimensions: height: 7 cm
diameter: 2 cm
Porcelain snuff bottle with low base, cylindrical shape (Khalkha: xȫrög), with underglaze red painting depicting the five-clawed dragon, with pearl. The cap has a large coral button topped with a silver plate. His spoon is missing. A small fracture on the bottom.