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Snuff bottle of monkey, wasp, and seal
Snuff bottle of monkey, wasp, and seal

Snuff bottle of monkey, wasp, and seal

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsAgate
DimensionsH. 2 1/2 in x W. 2 3/16 in x Diam 1 in, H. 6.3 cm x W. 5.5 cm x Diam. 1 cm
Credit LineGift of the Asian Art Museum Foundation from the Collection of Ransom Cook
Object number1989.32.1.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
More Information
The official seal of office wrapped and hung on a branch and accompanied by a monkey and a wasp forms a visual pun for fenghou guayin, or "May you be elevated to the rank of marquis and be appointed commander-in-chief."
Subject
  • monkey
  • wasp
  • seal