Turquoise Carved Porcelain Snuff Bottle
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: porcelain; glaze,turquoise;metal;coral;gold paint
DimensionsOverall (depth is approximate; Ht. includes stopper): 7.4 x 5.2 x 3 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the Joy DeWeese-Wehen Estate
Object number2003.004.013 a,b
DescriptionBottle has a rounded shape with a narrow depth. Entire surface decorated in relief of geometric designs and auspicious emblems. Overall turquoise glaze except top has a layer of gold paint. Stopper has a metal base and a coral rounded top with a small central knob.Colour: turquoise;gold
Pattern: geometric;auspicious emblems
Status
Not on view
1890 C
Yixing Ware
