Snuff bottle with monkey pointing at the sun
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsAgate
DimensionsH. 2 7/8 in x W. 1 5/8 in x Diam. 1 in, H. 7.3 cm x W. 4.1 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
Credit LineGift of the Asian Art Museum Foundation from the Collection of Ransom Cook
Object number1989.32.2.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewA monkey pointing at the sun with a wasp hovering signifies a wish for imminent elevation to the rank of marquis.
Subject
- monkey
- sun
- wasp
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1900
approx. 1750-1800
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1850-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1900
approx. 1900-1940