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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) in the Form of a Gourd with Flowers and Leaf ScrollsMeiji period, late 19th-early 20th century

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Cloisonné or enameled double-gourd vessel with jet-black ground, dense scrolling vine pattern in teal and purple, and scattered gold chrysanthemum blossoms, topped with a rust-red stem stopper

Unknown, Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) in the Form of a Gourd with Flowers and Leaf Scrolls, Meiji period, late 19th-early 20th century, 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) in the Form of a Gourd with Flowers and Leaf Scrolls
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Meiji period, late 19th-early 20th century
Medium
Black lacquer on wood core with mother-of-pearl and gold leaf inlay, with lacquered wood stopper
Dimensions
3 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. (8.89 x 7 x 1.91 cm)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch Collection
Accession Number
M.45.3.321a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art