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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with GrapevinesQing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

Not on view
Small agate snuff bottle with flattened oval body, carved in relief with grapevine clusters and lobed leaves in russet-brown, topped with a pink stone stopper

Unknown, Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Grapevines, 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
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Grapevines
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
Period
Qing dynasty
Medium
Rose overlay on white glass with carved decoration, with rose quartz stopper
Dimensions
.a) Cover: 2 1/4 x 5/8 in. (5.72 x 1.59 cm); .b) Bottle: 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 in. (5.72 x 4.76 x 2.54 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.269a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art