Lac Bergaute Cloisonne Snuff Bottle
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal;enamels
DimensionsOverall (Ht. includes stopper): 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.9 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the Joy DeWeese-Wehen Estate
Object number2003.004.024
DescriptionBottle is flattened on 2 sides with rounded shoulders tapering into a small base. Cloisonne decoration on one side depicts a scene of figures on a bridge with water lilies and a boat in the background. The other side has a scene with a bird amidst peony branches and fish in the foreground. Background colour is black with decoration in blues, purples, and gold. Bottle has a straight neck with a metal neck edge. Stopper is also cloisonne with metal edge.Colour: black
Status
Not on view
c.1900
Unknown Artist
c.1900
c.1900
1890 C - 1900 C
