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Snuff Bottle

ivory, overlaid with red lacquer; ivory top; design shows the Phoenix and the Dragon in the Clouds; the three-clawed Dragon is, in China, the one commonly used for decoration; this is the Imperial Dragon of Japan; the Peach near the Dragon is the Symbol of marriage; the Phoenix, or Ho Ho Bird descends to earth to ring good tidings; he Bat is a Symbol of happiness

Date
19th century
In our collection
since August the 31st, 2009 up to now
Dimensions
3 1/4 x 2in. (8.3 x 5.1cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Ivory
Price
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Composition
oxygen49%
iron35%
zinc5%
cadmium11%