Snuff bottle
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese
Date18th century
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Eugene L. Garbaty Memorial Collection
Object number69.47.17
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DescriptionPorcelain snuff bottle. Cylindrical bottle with a flat everted lip. Flat unglazed bottom with incised concentric circles. Design is deep blue with a writhing dragon chasing a large beribboned ball. Body buff where exposed on bottom as well as giving piece a general pinkish buff tone.