Dublin Core
Title
Bottle: snuff
Description
One glazed blue and white ceramic snuff bottle. A short narrow neck surmounts a rounded rectangular cylindrical body tapering towards a circular base. Body presents a continuous design of a landscape featuring two seated figures the rightmost of which gestures towards a third figure steering a boat. Details of rocks and tree foliage glazed red and green. Base exhibits mark of Qianlong Emperor (1736-1796 AD).
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
34x67mm (dia x thickness)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.1248
Usage Rights
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Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)
Collection
Citation
“Bottle: snuff,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed October 22, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/777.