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SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway


About this object

The shape is an ovate flattened flask with a small ring foot and a high neck. The bottle is made of molded porcelain and its color imitates pale green turquoise. On the front is a phoenix and on the back is a dragon. They are molded in long twisted shaped against a stylized cloud background that looks lacy. The borders at the neck and foot are ruyi-head. Also at the neck is a meander pattern. The cover has a rounded form topped by a pointed knob in rose quartz.

Object name:
SNUFF BOTTLE
Made from:
Porcelain -- rose quartz
Made in:
China
Date made:
1797-1820
Size:
8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
61.52
Class:
SNUFF BOTTLE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973