Agate snuff bottle bearing a phoenix in black relief
Agate snuff bottle bearing a phoenix in black relief

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Agate snuff bottle bearing a phoenix in black relief,

19th century

Chinese
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
y1936-734

Information

Title
Agate snuff bottle bearing a phoenix in black relief
Dates

19th century

Medium
Agate with carved black skin
Dimensions
h. with stopper 6.7 cm., w. 4.2 cm., d. 1.9 cm. (2 5/8 x 1 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Col. James A. Blair, Class of 1903
Object Number
y1936-734
Place Made

Asia, China

Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing
Type
snuff bottles, agate
Materials
chalcedony, agate, quartz
Techniques
carving
Subject
mythical or legendary beings, brown, birds

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