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Chinese Artist
Snuff Bottle, 1820-1850
Jade
2 5/16 in. x 1 9/16 in. (5.87 cm x 3.97 cm)
Creation Place:
Asia, Chinese
Technique:
Carving
Credit Line:
Gift of Clinton N. Laird
Accession Number:
P61.8.302
Commentary
Dark brown, vase-shaped jade bottle with one flattened side. Relief carving of a dragon amid clouds. Obverse: dragon on left breathing fire, a small dragon on the right narrow side. Reverse: this is the flat side, no decoration. This bottle is said to have been buried.
Provenance
Acquired before 6/25/33
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