Snuff bottle depicting the tea master Lu Yu
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1850
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsEnamel on metal
DimensionsH. 2 in x W. 1 3/4 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60M483
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationLu Yu of the Tang dynasty (618–907) wrote
The Classic of Tea. He sits leisurely on a rock, waiting for his tea to be brewed by a kneeling servant.Subject
- tea
- fan
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1875-1900
approx. 1875-1900
approx. 1750-1800
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1750-1800
approx. 1800-1900