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Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle with Dragon and Bat Decoration
Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle with Dragon and Bat Decoration
Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle with Dragon and Bat Decoration

Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle with Dragon and Bat Decoration

Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: mother-of-pearl; coral
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the Joy DeWeese-Wehen Estate
Object number2003.004.016 a,b
DescriptionBottle has a flattened oval shape that narrows towards a small straight base. Incised decoration depicts a bat on one side and a dragon on the other. There is a straight neck and a coral stopper in the shape of a fruit(?)
Status
Not on view