New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.

Snuff Bottle and Stopper

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Jia Qing Dynasty

Date1796-1821

MediumPorcelain | Metal | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number80.26.2

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 8

DescriptionSnuff bottle and stopper. BOTTLE: Coral red molded porcelain snuff bottle. Molded & reticulated on both sides with a dragon & phoenix amidst clouds, beneath a rich coral red enamel. The neck, shoulder & foot have formalized bandings. STOPPER: Simulated coral top & metal spoon.

Published ReferencesHugh M. Moss, _Chinese Snuff Bottles_ 5, pg. 55, fig. 31, a similar bottle illustrated.