Green Jade Snuff Bottle with Carnelian and Gold Stopper

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: jade, green; carnelian; gold

DimensionsOverall: 5.7 x 4.8 x 2.6 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineThe Murray and Ann Bell Asian Collection

Object number2010.042.078 a,b

DescriptionFlattened circular snuff bottle of dark green jade has a short straight neck and a rounded carnelian stopper with a small gold knob. Bottle has bas-relief decoration of two birds on the water (ducks?) on one side and a bird and a mammal on the other side.

Status

Not on view