Amber snuff bottle in the shape of a Buddha's hand
Amber snuff bottle in the shape of a Buddha's hand

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Amber snuff bottle in the shape of a Buddha's hand,

1780–1850

Chinese
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
y1936-839

Information

Title
Amber snuff bottle in the shape of a Buddha's hand
Dates

1780–1850

Medium
Amber
Dimensions
h. with stopper 7.1 cm., w. 4.0 cm., d. 2.7 cm. (2 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Col. James A. Blair, Class of 1903
Object Number
y1936-839
Place Made

Asia, China

Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing
Type
snuff bottles, amber (fossil resin)
Materials
amber (fossil resin)
Subject
hands, religious art, Buddhism, red

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