Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Glass, jadeiteexpand_more
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus L. Searleexpand_more 27.1.192a-c
On View in Gallery 216expand_more
The vases, plum tree branches, books, rocks, and fruit shown on this snuff bottle are together known as “pure offerings of spring” (suizhao qinggong), a common motif in Chinese painting. These depictions of specific groups of symbolic and functional objects were typically created for the celebration of the New Year; they conveyed good fortune and acted as a reminder for optimism throughout the coming year.
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- Title
- Snuff Bottle
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 27.1.192a-c
- Curator Approved
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