Snuff bottle in the shape of a double gourd
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1800-1850
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsRock crystal, glass, ivory?
DimensionsH. 2 1/2 in x W. 1 1/2 in x Diam. 1 1/2 in, H. 6.8 cm x W. 3.8 cm x Diam. 3.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB72M50
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewThe double gourd is an auspicious motif and also symbolizes fertility by virtue of its many seeds. The bat and clouds convey blessings and good fortune.
Subject
- bat
- cloud
- gourd
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1900
approx. 1900
approx. 1650-1911
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1900
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1800-1900
perhaps 1400-1500
