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Snuff bottle
Snuff bottle

Snuff bottle

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MediumMetal, turquoise, shell, coral
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineBequest of Franklin E. Griffin
Object number1961.24.32
DescriptionTortoise shell front and back set into metal which is studded with turquoise and coral. Metal spoon on stopper. Shape is curved-edge rectangle. On shoulders 2 faces look like dragons. 8 turquoise set on top of stopper. One is missing. Set with 50 turquoise (5 missing) and 11 coral (1 missing).
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