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Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Peonies, Chrysanthemums, and PrunusMeiji period

Not on view
Ceramic rectangular flask with domed lid, brick-red ground decorated overall with cream and gold peony branches and fantastical birds
Porcelain snuff bottle with domed lid, flat rectangular form decorated in gilt on coral-red ground with prunus branches, chrysanthemums, and rockwork; gilt floral border at base and lid.
Small oval snuff bottle viewed from the base, cream-colored with red decorative borders and scrollwork along the sides. Recessed rectangular base panel contains a Chinese seal-script inscription in two columns.

Unknown, Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Peonies, Chrysanthemums, and Prunus, Meiji period, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl Holmes, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) with Peonies, Chrysanthemums, and Prunus
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Meiji period
Medium
Carved ivory with red lacquer, matching stopper
Dimensions
Height: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Width: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
M.71.100.11a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art