Ashtray

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Ashtray

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.454

Description

Heavy brass ashtray, in the shape of a small cauldron. It has a handle on each side and a weed-like design on either side, between the handles. It has three legs and an imprint of some Chinese lettering in the center of them. On the lip of one side there is an indentation for the cigarette to rest upon.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Chinese lettering on the bottom/side.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/4 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (5.7 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm)

Material

brass

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Maple Bedroom