Cork-stoppered bottle containing incense powder

Made:
1880-1940

Cork-stoppered bottle containing incense powder, Chinese, 1880-1940

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658459
Materials:
glass and cork
Measurements:
height 122 mm
diameter 57 mm
type:
bottles

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