Snuff bottle in the shape of a large and small bottle gourd
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1850
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsBottle: nephrite; stopper: stone
DimensionsH. 2 1/2 in
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Fausone, Jr.
Object number2006.29
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThe string-like vines and tendrils make up another rebus for “Ten thousand generations of sons and grandsons (
zisun wandai).”approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1900
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1750-1850
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900