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Snuff bottle

Snuff bottle

Medium
(glass), wood
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Geoffrey Innes in memory of Mr Guy Innes, 1960
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
(glass), wood
Measurements
6.2 × 4.6 × 2.2 cm
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
158-D5
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mr Geoffrey Innes in memory of Mr Guy Innes, 1960
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display

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