Hornbill Snuff Bottle with Design of a pair of Dragons on either side of the Character for Longevity (shou)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: hornbill
DimensionsOverall (height was measured with stopper in place): 6.1 x 4.9 x 1.7 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Shih Hua Chao & Mr. Shih Tsun Lee
Object number2007.009.005 a,b
DescriptionOblong shaped bottle with a narrow cross section, rounded shoulders and a short straight foot. There are cutout circular medallions with scroll designs flanked by simplified dragon shapes and two circles on the two wider sides. There are carved dragons along the two narrow sides. The stopper is domed with a nipple shape at top.Status
Not on view
c.500 BC
