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Pebble Form Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Insects and Lingzhi FungusQing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

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Carved jade pendant in an elongated teardrop form, with amber-brown, lavender, and bright green natural color zones, decorated with low-relief figures and scrolling motifs

Unknown, Pebble Form Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Insects and Lingzhi Fungus, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Pebble Form Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Insects and Lingzhi Fungus
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
Period
Qing dynasty
Medium
Abraded jade, with jade stopper
Dimensions
Overall: 3 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. (9.21 x 3.81 x 2.54 cm); .a) Cover: 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. (7.94 x 3.81 x .95 cm); .b) Bottle: 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. (7.94 x 3.81 x 2.54 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.304a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art