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Snuff bottle with catfish and fungus
Snuff bottle with catfish and fungus

Snuff bottle with catfish and fungus

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 3 in x W. 1 1/2 in x D. 3/8 in, H. 7.6 cm x W. 3.8 cm x D. 1.0 cm
Credit LineGift of James D. Tigerman
Object number2000.10
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information

Catfish and lingzhi fungus imply a wish that “one’s wishes come true year after year.”

Subject
  • catfish
  • fungus