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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Mock Mask HandlesQing dynasty, Daoquang period, 1821-1850

Not on view
Polished moss agate snuff bottle with squat oval form, deep green and cream mottled surface, small relief-carved shoulder medallions, and a celadon green carved stone stopper

Unknown, Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Mock Mask Handles, Qing dynasty, Daoquang period, 1821-1850, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Mock Mask Handles
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Qing dynasty, Daoquang period, 1821-1850
Period
Qing dynasty
Medium
Carved moss agate
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (7.94 x 7 x 3.49 cm); .a) Cover: 3 x 1 1/8 in. (7.62 x 2.86 cm); .b) Bottle: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (7 x 7 x 3.49 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.308a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art