Snuff Bottle
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumChalcedony
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/16 inches (5.56 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Reuland
Object number81-54/39 A,B
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DescriptionOf small size and rounded form, carved in relief with figures in a landscape setting, use being made of the dark brown suffusions in the stone to highlight the figures and a pine tree, one side with a cash emblem.
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