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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) of Faceted FormLate Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

Not on view
Small faceted snuff bottle carved from translucent blue-gray and green stone, with a dome-shaped rose-pink stone stopper, centered floral rosette relief on the front face
Jadeite snuff bottle with faceted octagonal form, pale celadon and green mottled stone, topped with a domed pink tourmaline stopper, polished smooth surface, photographed against a black background.

Unknown, Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) of Faceted Form, Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Miss Bella Mabury, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) of Faceted Form
Culture
Chinese
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Period
Late Qing dynasty
Medium
Abraded jade
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (7.95 x 6.03 x 3.18 cm); .a) Cover: 1 1/2 x 7 /8 in. (3.81 cm); .b) Bottle: 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (6.35 x 6.03 x 3.18 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Bella Mabury
Accession Number
M.39.2.370a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art