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Snuff bottle with stopper and stand
Snuff bottle with stopper and stand

Snuff bottle with stopper and stand

CultureChinese
Dateearly 19th century
MediumJade and carnelian
DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 15/16 inches (6.35 × 4.45 × 2.36 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Loomis family in memory of Mary Gary Loomis
Object numberF98-32/59
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DescriptionFlattened moon-shaped white jade bottle carved in relief on two narrow sides with flowing scroll designs, carved in the center of the one wide side with a peach tree with rock work and wave underneath it and a bat in flight, carved with three goats on rocks underneath the sun on reverse, carnelian stopper.
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