Snuff bottle

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 85.124.1-2
Type: object for daily use; snuff bottle
Date of production:
ca. 1900
Place of production:
Materials: copper; silver
Dimensions: height: 12.8 cm
The flat, round body of the snuff bottle (Khalkha: xȫrög) is made of copper. Its silver plug, similar to a lotus petal, is triple-segmented and decorated with rows of pearls and the leather cord is attached to it at the top and bottom. A metal spoon broke off.