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Snuff Bottle

ivory overlaid with red lacquer, ivory top; very beautifully carved; beautiful detail on neck of the Bottle; note the Peony Tree, not a shrub; emblematical of good fortune, love and affection; next to the chrysanthemum, the peony was the chosen flower; beautiful color both of ivory and lacquer

Date
19th century
In our collection
since June the 5th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
3 x 1 7/8in. (7.6 x 4.8cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Ivory
Price
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Composition
copper43%
zinc3%
atium22%
iron3%
cadmium13%
oxygen16%