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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Phoenix and Qilinlate Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

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Carved malachite snuff bottle with openwork relief decoration showing a dragon amid rocky outcroppings and foliage, with a dragon-finial lid

Unknown, Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Phoenix and Qilin, late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911, 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 Phoenix and Qilin
Place Made
China
Date Made
late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Medium
Carved malachite
Dimensions
Height: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Width: 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.324a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art