Ashtray

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Ashtray

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.388

Description

Oval-bodied ash tray with two flat handles emerging from top at rim and resting on three feet: abstract incised serpent-like pattern runs around sides; six Chinese characters within square on bottom; "CHINA" stamped on bottom.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Including handles

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

4 in

Depth

3-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 4 x 3 5/8 in. (6.4 x 10.2 x 9.2 cm)

Material

brass

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently not on appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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