Snuff Bottle

81-23-119

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 81-23-119
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Nephrite
Description

A white nephrite melon shaped bottle with raised designs of melons, leaves and a butterfly. The foot is designed to show a sheng jewel (symbol of success).

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. Addams, 1981

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