Snuff bottle
Place of OriginChina
Date1900-1950
MaterialsLacquer with soapstone, pearl and shell inlay
DimensionsH. 4 1/4 in x W. 2 3/4 in, H. 10.8 cm x W. 7.0 cm
Credit LineTransfer from the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Bequest of Isabella M. Cowell
Object numberB81M8
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on viewThe boys are playing music on a phoenix boat. The decorative mother-of-pearl wave patterns betray their Japanese origin.
1800-1900
approx. 1950-1960
approx. 1950-1960
1900-1980
approx. 1300-1400
1300 - 1400
1400 - 1600
1600 - 1800
approx. 1450-1600
approx. 1400-1500
1400 - 1500