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Snuff bottle with a scholar playing a qin
Snuff bottle with a scholar playing a qin

Snuff bottle with a scholar playing a qin

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1850-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsH. 3 in
Credit LineGift of Raymond Lum
Object number2006.34
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information

The bottle is painted with a scholar playing a qin, a musical instrument with seven strings. Qin playing was considered one of the four prime scholarly pursuits.

Subject
  • musical instrument