Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Children at Play

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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Children at Play

China, Chinese, late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Tools and Equipment; bottles
Red lacquer, with mother-of-pearl, malachite, coral, and soapstone overlay on wood core, with matching gilt and lacquer stopper
Overall: 3 x 3 x 1 1/4 in. (7.62 x 7.62 x 3.18 cm); .a) Cover: 7/8 x 3/4 in. (2.22 x 1.91 cm); .b) Bottle: 2 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/4 in. (6.35 x 7.62 x 3.18 cm)
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection (M.45.3.314a-b)
Not currently on public view