Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Lotus and Mandarin Ducks

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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Lotus and Mandarin Ducks

China, middle to late Qing dynasty, about 1700-1911
Tools and Equipment; bottles
Two-color overlay glass with carved decoration, with glass stopper
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (6.67 x 3.49 x 2.86 cm); .a) Cover: 2 1/4 x 1/2 in. (5.72 x 1.27 cm); .b) Bottle: 2 x 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (5.08 x 3.49 x 2.86 cm)
Gift of Hyatt Robert von Dehn (M.69.91.5a-b)
Chinese Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Blondet, José Luis. Six Scripts for Not I: Throwing Voices (1500 BCE-2020 CE). Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2020.