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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Scholars in GardenMeiji Period, late 19th-early 20th century

Not on view
Carved ivory-toned vessel with domed lid, decorated with a deep red ground and cream relief figures of robed scholars beneath blossoming branches, with blue and cream petal borders at neck and base
Tall ivory snuff bottle with domed lid, deep red-lacquered ground carved in relief with multiple robed figures seated and standing beneath flowering trees and rocky outcroppings; borders of stylized waves and lotus petals in black and gilt at neck and base.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Scholars in Garden
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Meiji Period, late 19th-early 20th century
Medium
Carved ivory with red and black lacquer, with matching stopper
Dimensions
Height: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Width: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Depth: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.274a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art