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Snuff Bottle

Snuff Bottle

Object NameSnuff Bottle

Date19th-early 20th century

OriginJapan

MediumWood, lacqure, abalone

Dimensions3 1/8 × 1 3/4 × 3/8 in. (7.9 × 4.4 × 1 cm)

ClassificationsSnuff Bottles and Boxes

Credit LineGift of Ann and Henry Brunnier. In the Ann and Henry Brunnier Collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number11.2.43ab

Status

Not on view

Collections

Decorative Arts

CultureChinese

Label TextLac burgaute (or laque burgauté) is an East Asian decorative art technique that uses thin, shaped pieces of iridescent blue-green abalone or sea-ear shell (burgau) inlaid into lacquerware. Often detailed with engraved lines or accents of gold and silver, this meticulous craft creates highly detailed, shimmering miniature scenes.

Locations

(not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum

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