Snuff Bottle
CultureChinese
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MediumRoot amber
DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 inches (6.51 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George Reuland
Object number81-54/47
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DescriptionOf flattened upright form, the golden brown material carved in relief on the front with a sage seated under a pine tree by pierced rockwork, the reverse with a tiger chasing a butterfly with a lotus plant growing overhead, the sides with mask-and-ring handles.
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