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Snuff bottle with cicadas
Snuff bottle with cicadas

Snuff bottle with cicadas

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1850-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsRock crystal
DimensionsH. 2 1/8 in x W. 1 3/8 in x Diam. 1 in, H. 5.3 cm x W. 3.6 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
Credit LineGift of the Asian Art Museum Foundation from the Collection of Ransom Cook
Object number1989.32.8
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view
More Information
A cicada hovering on a leaf is a visual pun for "to mind one's family's business." A father would have given such a bottle to his son as admonition or encouragement.
Subject
  • cicada
  • leaf