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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Pavilion Sceneslate Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

Not on view
Polychrome ceramic lidded jar with barrel-shaped body densely covered in applied figurines depicting a two-tiered boat pavilion with musicians and attendants in Chinese robes
Ceramic covered jar with densely applied polychrome relief decoration depicting a multi-tiered scene with numerous small figures in traditional Chinese dress gathered around a pavilion with a tiled roof; upper register shows figures on a veranda, lower register shows figures in a garden setting; lid decorated with molded floral motifs in pink and yellow; border of blue cloud scrolls below the shoulder.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Pavilion Scenes
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Period
Late Qing dynasty
Medium
Carved ivory with polychrome tinted decoration, matching stopper
Dimensions
4 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 in. (11.11 x 6.03 x 5.08 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.271a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art