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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Deer and CraneLate Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

Not on view
Small carved chalcedony snuff bottle in lavender and white, with high-relief decoration of a wading bird and lingzhi mushrooms; fitted stopper carved in near-white stone
Carved lavender and white agate snuff bottle with fitted lid, featuring high-relief deer among lingzhi mushrooms and rocky outcroppings, with fine incised surface detail.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Deer and Crane
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Period
Late Qing dynasty
Medium
Carved chalcedony, with matching stopper
Dimensions
Height: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Width: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.309a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art