SNUFF BOTTLE

Creator(s): Unknown

On view in: Pavilion Hallway

About this object

The yellow amber bottle is shaped like a round flattened flask. On one side is carved a man riding on a horse or donkey, moving to the left. The horse has an elaborate saddle and the image is surrounded by a border of large petaled flowers. On the back is a garden scene with a man standing to the left, several square blocks to indicate buildings, and the rest of the space filled with linear designs. This is also surrounded by a border of large petaled flowers. The sides are plain. The rounded cover is made of green jade.

Object name:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Made from:

Amber -- jade

Made in:

China

Date made:

unknown

Size:

5.1 cm (2 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

61.42

Class:

SNUFF BOTTLE

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973