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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) in the Form of a GourdLate Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911

Not on view
Carved double-gourd vessel in polished mahogany-red amber or horn with relief medallions, robed figures, elephant-head handles, and a sculptural leaf-and-animal lid
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) in the Form of a Gourd
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Medium
Carved and stained wood
Dimensions
4 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in. (12.38 x 4.13 x 3.18 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Hyatt Robert von Dehn
Accession Number
M.69.91.2a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art