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Chinese snuff bottle

Title
Chinese snuff bottle.
Format
Realia
Published
19th century.
Description
Glass, ivory, paint; 7 x 4 x 2 cm. 2 pieces: bottleand long spoon.
Notes
5:2. Chinese characters painted on one side.
Summary
Thick, translucent glass. Scenes painted on interior of bottle. Side A: Nude man and woman copulating. She sits on a table; he stands. Side B: accompanied by long ivory spoon with globular handle.
Kinsey subjects
Art--China--19th century. Snuff boxes. Glassware. Painting--China. Coitus.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
2180 A021a-b
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art