Snuff Bottle

81-23-124A

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 81-23-124A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Coral
Iconography Dragon | Peony
Description

A coral bottle in a branch shape with a carved hornless dragon (chih) among stylized clouds. The top is a matching carved coral of a peony flower.

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

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