Snuff box
Date18th or 19th century
MediumHorn, silver, semiprecious stone
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of Katherine Wolcott
Object number1933.37.97
DescriptionSnuff box of polished horn and repousee' silver top. Smokey quartz caringorm in middle of top. Silver ball and tongue hinge. Pattern of thistles and leaves. Blank shield on front face. Top lifts up. Probably ram's horn. Artificially curled.On View
Not on viewCollections
7-9 century BC (?)
China
Zulu artist
1900 - 1930
1840-1850