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

Not on view
Small carved carnelian or amber vessel with a smooth, bulbous lower body and densely sculpted upper section featuring mythological animal heads and openwork foliage relief
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Snuff Bottle (Biyanhu) in the Form of a Double-Gourd
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Qing dynasty, about 1800-1911
Medium
Carved amber
Dimensions
2 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (6.03 x 5.4 x 3.18 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
M.71.100.13a-b
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art