Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, arms broken off below shoulder. The figure wears a narrow scarf, barely defined, and a skirt girdled at the waist, its upper edge finished with a curling line. Jewelled necklace and long chains. High headdress. Feet missing, head restored at throat where formerly broken off. — Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century
China

G200

red coral top; hand-painted European figures — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1930
China

G216

snuff bottle of ivory; ivory top; overlaid with black lacquer; design etched in lacquer; four graceful figures; jade flowers on table, beside which will be seen figure of a Princess; iris in background — Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930
China

G216

Snuff Bottle, China — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

Snuff Bottle, carved gold, with gold pedestal and stopper and gold spoon. — Snuff Bottle, Early 1900s
China

G216

Snuff Bottle, coral, carved with two cats at base; blue silk standard. — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

ivory, gourd shaped; the gourd is an emblem of longevity probably owing to its durability when dry — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

G217

bamboo, carved; green jade top in silver setting — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.6a,b — Lidded Bowl, 18th century
China

G210

carnelian top; two medallions; hand-painted inside, outside in black — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

carved, colored with carnelian top; note the carving — Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930
China

G216

Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.5a,b — Lidded Bowl, 18th century
China

G210

Set of six cloisonné boxes in the form of two bundles of books; resting on a stand and surmounted by three picture scrolls, symbolizing learning or literature and painting. Background of enamel work sky blue, known as King-tai Lan blue of King Tai period because it was first produced in this period (1450-56) of Ming Dynasty. Included in the design are rosettes, floral patterns, lotus, and the meander. The three picture scrolls, two side by side and one on top, are tied by a silk scarf wrought in gold. Blackwood stand inlaid with enamelled copper plaque. — Box in the Form of Books and Scrolls, 18th century
China

G214

Incense Box and Stand, China — Incense Box and Stand, 1820-1851
China

G210

Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, China — Presentation Box and Cover in Tsung Form, 1736-1795
China

G210

Set of six cloisonné bowls of various sizes, lined in mercurial gold plate, and decorated on outside with large single floral motifs in red, blue, green, and yellow on blue ground. Alternating with flowers are Chinese characters in gold on dark blue medallions. Gold meander pattern, ending in reversed dragons' heads and derived from Shang bronze decor, around rim. these bowls part of a ceremonial dinner set made for Chien Lung and having on the bottom of each bowl characters indicating presentation to him. — Set of four bowls and two cups, 1790
China

G214

Quadrifoil Box, one of a pair, China — Quadrifoil Box, one of a pair, 1662-1722
China

G210

Brush Washer. Bowl of celadon jade carved with flowers, leaves, and bamboo in high relief; incised foliate design on body of bowl which has a shaped rim. — Brush Washer, 18th century
China

G210

Calabash or gourd, white jade, with carvings of plant forms and animals in high relief. — Water Basin, late 18th century
China

G210

gilt bronze mounted with three emerald green jade plaques. The ruyi was an object much used by the Chinese for presentation purposes, in addition to its regular use as a ceremonial scepter. Former Classification: Jade — Ruyi Scepter, 18th century
China

G214

cloisonne top; geometric flower design on light blue ground. (27.1.79 and 27.1.80 are a pair). — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

jade top; hand-painted with rock blossoms and citron on one side; eagle and an animal on other side — Snuff Bottle, 1898
China

G216

snuff bottle; crystal with red top; painted with six figures — Snuff Bottle, 1923
China

G216

coral top; amber colored glass carved on yellow glass; bat symbols — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1825
China

G216

glass, with coating of red lacquer; green jade top; medallions cut from the lacquer; hand-painted scene on glass — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

Snuff bottle. The Chinese call this black amber. Others say that it is coal laqured. Green glass top. Carved with the Peony Tree and the Phoenix. — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

rose quartz top; green glass, hand-painted inside; figures and landscape — Snuff Bottle, 1924
China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, carved; jade top — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850
China

G216

carved figure, with carved ivory cap for stopper, studded with jade green; peony in one hand, fan in the other — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

Snuff bottle, Agate, pink crystal top. Carved figure of a Monkey. — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1935
China

G216

carved ivory figure; spoon attached to the foot — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

Snuff bottle in shape of philosopher with Taolis symbol in one hand; carved pink coral; hat of man is stopper; blue embroidered silk standard. — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

Snuff Bottle, China — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

Snuff bottle, colored reticulate porcelain. Cover of blue stone fitted with ivory spoon. Conventional design of three-clawed dragon and phoenix in clouds. — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1880
China

G216

Snuff bottle, carved red coral. Two figures in a boat, one paddles; a fish swims alog side. Flower finial fitted with ivory spoon. — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

Bowl, plain fei t'sui camphor jade with all-over violet and blue cast. One of a pair, see 35.20.2. 'Greenish white jade with greyish mauve cast' — Bowl, 18th century
China

G210

natural colored ivory carved with numerous figures standing and sitting — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

blue glass; pink glass top; carved; painted inside black — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1925
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Turquoise. Turquoise top. Carved with figures, children at play. — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

antelope horn, carved; green glass top in silver settings — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

snuff bottles (double); ivory, carved and painted; ivory tops; two fish, symbol of conjugal felicity — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

ivory, carved and colored; carved ivory top; carving represents people struggling against a flood — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

double snuff bowls; painted; one green and one black stopper; on small wood stands — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

horn, deeply carved; horn top; four figures, one on horse, outlined with gold — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

finely carved; sides inlaid with Mother-of-pear; carving depicts the sky, mountains, trees and river, a fitting spot for contemplation; symbol of ideal existence — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Glass. Amethyst quartz top. Imitation cloudy amber. — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

Snuff bottle, agate, red glass top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

carved figure, probably a princess — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

pink glass top; imitation of agate; glass metaling agate — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Bean. An ivory neck with silver top. Bean very finely carved — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

Snuff bottle. agate. Green jade top. Carved in the form of the Hand of Buddha Fruit (citron). — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

Snuff bottle, Agate. Silver top, with red glass. — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Crystal. Red Top. Hand painted inside with lotus flower spray and bird. Signed and sealed — Snuff Bottle, 1898
China

G216

actor's; red top; painted — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

actor's; painted; red top — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

snuff bottle of ivory, etched; glass top in old silver setting — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Porcelain, carved. Pink coral top. Celebrating a Buddhist festival. The 'Dragon Boat'. Mark on the bottom. — Snuff Bottle, 1880-1935
China

G216

Snuff Bottle, philosopher with Taoist symbol in one hand; carved pink coral; hat of man is stopper; embroidered silk standard. — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

Bowl, covered, translucent white jade, carved with Buddhistic symbols. Cat.card reads a,b; locat. of b? — Bowl with Base, 18th century
China

G210

ivory, overlaid with red lacquer; ivory top; design etched in lacquer; charming figures and scenes; the Pine symbolized long life; the Lotus guards against Evil Spirits; the Bat, Symbol for happiness — Snuff Bottle, 1890-1930
China

G216

mother-of-pearl top; horn panels carved with landscapes; sides of bottle inlaid with mother-of-pearl — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

pink glass top; flowers and fish carved in five colors on white glass — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Cinnabar Lacquer. Carved. Green glass top; — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1880
China

G216

Snuff bottle carved red coral; flowers carved around base of bottle with large dragon near neck. Cock forms stopper; embroidered blue silk standard. — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

white jade top; carved lotus design in seven colors — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850
China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Cinnabar Lacquer. Carved. Green jade top. — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

Snuff bottle, carved rose quartz with branches of roses and figures of ladies in high relief; carved flower on stopper. — Snuff Bottle, 1880-1925
China

G216

cloisonne top (27.1.79 and 27.1.80 are a pair) — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

tourmaline crystal snuff bottle with green jade top — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850
China

G216

Standing Bodhisattva of white marble, right arm broken off below shoulder, left above wrist. Figure wears narrow scarf tied in x-like form at waist, and skirt whose upper edge falls over in narrow peplum effect over girdle. Elaborate jewelled necklace and heavy chains hanging to knees. High headdress. Feet missing; head restored at throat where formerly broken. — Standing bodhisattva, one of a pair, late 6th century
China

G200

carved ivory with 'Rakan' disciples of Buddha in high relief; painted; carved stopper and ivory spoon — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

Snuff Bottle in shape of tree trunk with carved figure at base and frogs in relief on trunk and on stopper; embroidered silk standard. Spoon missing. — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

snuff bottle, carved; eighteen figures, representing the Immortals; note the carving on the shoulder, top and base; very fine piece — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

ivory, carved; an old bottle; note handles on shoulders — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

Bowl of white Camphor jade, carved in a XVIII century Tibetan form suggesting a Chrysanthemum, a design that came to Tibet from India, and was later introduced into China by Tibetan Carvers and brought to Peking by Ch'ien Lung. The nephrite jade has a beautifully lustrous quality. Former Classification: Jade — Bowl, 1736-1795
China

G210

snuff bottle, unusually carved; a philosopher and attendant on one side, bamboo tree on the other; the Pine Tree, Bamboo and Plum are symbols of which the Chinese say 'These trees are like friends because they keep green in cold weather'; all three of these trees are connected by the Chinese with longevity — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, green glass top, carved; figure under the pine tree playing game; philosopher with Sacred Cow — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825
China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, red; green glass top; beautifully carved; children celebrating a fete — Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850
China

G216

snuff bottle; cloisonne; blue; cloisonne top. (27.1.76 and 27.1.77 are a pair) — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925
China

G216

Snuff Bottle. Agate. Pink glass top. Red fish painted inside. — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

carved; the Lotus, sacred to the Buddhist and the Taoist religions — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

snuff bottle; rutile (hair crystal); old jade top; This variety is known as Sagenite; also called 'venus's hair stone' and 'love's arrows' — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

snuff bottle; crystal with beryl top; delicately painted inside with lotus — Snuff Bottle, 1919
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green glass top. Painted inside, five figures. Signed and sealed. — Snuff Bottle, 1918
China

G216

Bowl, plain fei t'sui camphor jade with all-over violet and blue cast. One of a pair, see 35.20.2. 'Greenish white jade with greyish mauve cast' — Bowl, 18th century
China

G210

Snuff bottle. Crystal. Jade top. Hand painted figures inside. Signed and sealed. — Snuff Bottle, 1916
China

G216

snuff bottle; crystal with green jadeite top; hand-painted figures on inside; signed and sealed — Snuff Bottle, 1921
China

G216

glass stone top; cream color; colored etching on opaque glass — Snuff Bottle, 1880-1925
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Blue agate. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

Amber. Green glass top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

Snuff bottle, carved turquoise, pale green with bees in relief. — Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935
China

G216

five bat motif in clouds on a blue ground; gold handles — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Turquoise. Turquoise top. Carved birds and plum blossoms. — Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925
China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, carved; jade top; Philosophers under a Pine Tree — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Smokey crystal. Green Jade top. Hand painted with many figures. Signed and sealed. — Snuff Bottle, 1920
China

G216

crystal with quartz top; carved on the outside with 'Thao-li' deer, bat and pine tree — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

snuff bottle; rutile ('hair') crystal with crystal top — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

Snuff Bottle, beryl, carved in an all-over design of large flowers. Stopper carved in the form of a flower. — Snuff Bottle, 1880-1925
China

G216

carved rhinoceros horn libation cup; modeled and carved after an old Chow bronze form; large side handle with design of dragon coiled around it; body decorated in designs of geometrical key patterns and dragons; carved wood base — Libation Cup with Base, 19th century
China

G217

Snuff bottle, carved silver with bird and blossom motive; green jade stopper. — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900
China

G216

carved figure, with cap as the stopper; carrying a peach in one hand, the peony in the other; garments etched — Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900
China

G216

Snuff bottle. Salmon pink coral. Coral Top. Very fine old needle-work case. — Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825
China

G216

snuff bottle of Ivory, carved and colored; ivory top — Snuff Bottle, 1800-1880
China

G216

Spinach green jade, carved in chrysanthemum form, small flutings, spread in tiers from the center of the plate, representing the petals of the flower. Carved on both sides, the petals curled over the rim. The jade is extremely thin and translucent. — Plate, 18th-19th century
China

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carnelian top in silver; yellow glass with red over-glaze to represent toucon beak — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle; crystal with green jade top; carved handles; painted inside; signed and sealed — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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Amber. Amber top. Honey color. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle; crystal with carnelian top; shou marks carved on sides — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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carved figure, woman carrying Lotus Flower with Lotus Leaf; lacquer overlaid; ivory — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved figure, seated, one hand on the Pheasant; lotus in hair — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved figure, holding the peach, emblem of longevity and also of marriage — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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green jade top; hand-painted European figures — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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glass made from glaze; green jade top — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Pair of carved coral figures holding branches of flowers; green silk standard. Pink coral. — Pair of ladies, Date Unknown
China

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Snuff bottle; nut or pod; jade top and silver collar — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber. Cloudy amber top. Honey, or golden amber. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber. Carved coral top. Natural shape. Nicely carved. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved figure with incense burner on stand — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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cinnabar lacquer, carved; carved metal top, gilt bronze stopper — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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lapis lazuli top; imitation of white jade; carved. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Brown agate. Green jade top. Carved Animal under a Tree. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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White Carved Jade. Carved Coral Top. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle, Amethyst. Amethyst top. Carved Scene. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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amber glass; pink glass top; shadow painting inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle, of ivory, overlaid with black and red lacquer; carved; red coral top in old silver mounting; design, the Peony; phoenix on shoulder; emblem of beauty — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Vase flattened urn-shaped, of white jade, with cover surmounted by a small tiger, symbol of Imperial power. Ornament in form of twisted coral branches at sides; upon these branches are carved four very small tigers. On body of vase is carving in very low relief of fisherman in a boat beneath low-hanging clouds. Wooden base. — Covered Vase, 1736-1795
China

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Ritual urn, Tou form; two ring handles attached to body of vessel with an elephant head (?) motif. Trumpet base, truncated trumpet finial. The bronze was lightly covered with silver before being washed with gold. Gold has worn off in spots revealing silver green iridescence; corrosion advanced to such a stage that handles have become attached to body of urn. Tou belong to the yi class, and were used to contain grain offered to the dead. Excavated, with other objects, rom a tomb in Honan, 1929. N.B.similar piece in Grenville Winthrop Collection, New York — Dou ritual vessel, 4th century BCE
China

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Gold presentation box; surface chased with swastika-fret design. Bears fan, emblem of Chung-Li Chuan, surrounded by delicately spun gold blossoms picked out with small cabochon rubies, saphires and green jade. One of a set of 8 presented to Emporor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign. — Boxes, 1779
China

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Snuff bottle. Smoky topaz. Amethyst top. Carved lotus and bambo design. Black crystal. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Topaz Crystal. Pink glass top. Carved lotus design. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle; rock crystal with green glass top; carved in deep lines following forms of bottle — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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snuff bottle; crystal with coral top; carved with hand-painted scenes; signed and sealed — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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amber glass; metal top of different stones; shadow painting inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. White Jade. Green top. Carved Pine Tree. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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snuff bottle of ivory, carved; ivory top; carved with cranes and bamboo — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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snuff bottle of ivory, carved and colored; ivory top — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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ivory, deeply cut; ivory top; beautifully colored and carved; figure of a Princess in the center of group on one side — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Jade top. Carved Shou Mark design. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Pink agate. Crystal top. Carved lotus design. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved figure, holding a Symbol, seated on a Phoenix — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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ivory, old; glass top; the handles carved on sides — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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green jade top; green and blue carving on purple glass — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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amber-colored; green glass top; carved in dragon design — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Green jade top. Design carved with birds and trees. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, amethyst. Carved amethyst top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, agate, red glass top. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Peacock feather background of dark green with colorful bird and wave motif; dark blue border. — Mandarin Squares, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. White Glaze Porcelain. Glass top. Raised design in turquoise, blue and yellow. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, blue agate, carved Chinese scenes on bottle; carved figure of baby on stopper. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Disc, one of a pair, spinach green jade, carved on both sides with designs of birds and flowers. Discs of this type, probably inspired by the ancient PI discs, were used for altar or table decorations. Alternate title Circular Table Screen with Stand Stand for this piece is in A10.8 MS; Labelled 34.21.3b Pair is 34.21.3 — Disc, one of a pair, 1736-1795
China

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Snuff bottle, moss green agate, fitted with ivory spoon. — Snuff Bottle, 18th century
China

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Peach stone, carved green jade, an inscription incised in gold names the recipient, one Han Wu Ti, and the donor, Hsi Wong Mu, together with details describing the presentation. The peach was the symbol of long life to the Chinese. Enclosed in an old wood case, possibly of the period, carved in form of peach with leaves; old brocade lining. — Peach and Leaf Container, with Lid and Stand, 10th-13th century
China

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Disc, one of a Pair, spinach green jade, carved on both sides with designs of birds and flowers. Discs of this type, probably inspired by the ancient PI discs, were used for altar or table decorations. Alternate title Circular Table Screen with Stand Stand for this piece is in A10.8 MS; Labelled 34.21.3b Pair is 34.21.2 — Disc, one of a pair, 1736-1795
China

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Priest Robe, mulberry and gold brocade with four small squares of light blue and gold brocade set in. — Buddhist priest's robe (kesa), 18th century
Unknown Japanese

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red coral top; chinese design; three figures in mountain scene — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Coral top. Carved. Bird on Lotus. Note on cat.card no stopper found 1960. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, white porcelain etched, with painted scenic medallions; pink coral top. — Snuff Bottle, 18th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Agate. Amethyst top. Carved with lion and Brocade Ball. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Amber. Pink coral top. Carved, priest and gourd, tiger and man. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber, carved. Jade top. Roughed out of the piece. Dark in color. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber, carved. Green jade top. Carved butterflies and flowers. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle; cloisonne; black, cloissone top. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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jade top; carved, red on white glass; lotus design — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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pair of covered ivory bottles, inlaid with red lacquer; heads of elephants forming handles; wooden standards — Bottle, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
China

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Altar apron; made of two pieces, bottom piece cut dark red velvet with large dragon in center; top, cut dark blue velvet background with dragon and geometric border. — Altar Apron, 1368-1644
China

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Snuff Bottle. Old carved stone. Jade top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved figure, with cap as stopper; holding peaches — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved ivory figure; spoon attached to the foot — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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green glass top; hand-painted on inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber. Carved. Jade top. Dark color. Roughed out of piece, very lovely color. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber. Top carved with Fu Dog. Beautifully carved with Pine Tree, Birds and Blossoms. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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glass quartz top; carved blue glass, lotus design, on white — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber. Coral top. Carved in shape of artemesia. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber, carved. Amber top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Jade top. Hand painted inside. Carved outside. Signed and Sealed. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Translucent white jade. Green jade top. Dragon carved. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century
China

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actor's; red top; painted — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle; smoky crystal with pink glass top; carved witha heron and lotus design — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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snuff bottle; rutile (hair crystal); cut carnelian top; heart shaped — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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Snuff bottle. Rock crystal. Green glass top. Hand painted inside. Carved on outside. Signed and sealed. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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enamel on copper; jade top; hand-painted European figures — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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amber colored glass; pink top; shadow painting inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved figure of Priest with a fly-whisk — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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snuff bottle; crystal with red top; hand-painted scenes inside — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal, carved. Agate top. Bamboo, butterfly and lotus design. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. White jade. Green jade top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Glass, Emerald Green. Silver top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle, China — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle of tortoise shell with green jade top. Carved with bats. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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tortoise top; hand-painted Chinese figures; marked — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Figure of a lady, holding vase of flowers and crowned with branch of flowers and a bird; red coral carved; blue silk standard. — Lady with vase, 1736-1795
China

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Snuff bottle. Reticulated Porcelain. Red glass top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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green glass top; hand-painted inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved figures with caps as stoppers; holding lotus leaf; double snuff bottle — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Old carved stone. Coral top. Dragon design. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, Yellow agate. Gold stone top. Carved Symbols. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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white jade top; design carved in red glass on white — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle, carved green turquoise with branches of roses and pheasants in high relief; carved rose on stopper. — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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Snuff Bottle in shape of tree trunk with entwined vines and flowers in relief. — Snuff Bottle, 1662-1722
China

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Amber. Green jade top. Roughed out with beautifully carved grape pattern. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber. Green jade top. Carved, flowers, bats, and butterfly. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, Agate. Coral top. Carved design. Tiger and Altar set. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle; lacquer; red coral top with silver setting; sides inlaid with Mother of Pearl; natural piece of Abalone Shell set in panels on each side. One panel partly carved. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
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ivory, carved and colored; ivory top; elaborate, deep carving; dragons on sides; two panels of birds and flowers — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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green glass top; peacock blue glass; dull lacquer red carving — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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old red Peking; green glass top; carved with animal design — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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red top; carved black dragons on clear white glass — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle; Kauri-gum, agate top; Carved — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Glass top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Jeweled gold presentation box; surface chased with swastika fret design and cover bearing filigreed bamboo-tube drum and sticks, emblem of the Taoist philosopher Ch'ang Kuo Lao. The emblem is surrounded with delicately spun gold blossoms picked out with small cabochon rubies, sapphires, and jade. One of a set of eight presented to the emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign. — Presentation Box with Lid, 1779
China

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carved figure, carrying a ram; garment beautifully bordered in gold lacquer — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Amber. Jade top. Carved with Phoenix and flowers. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved ivory figure; carved ivory cap as stopper; holding immortal peach — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle, carved oxblood coral; with figure of lady; carved stopper. — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green glass top. Hand painted. Scenes from historical subjects. Signed and sealed. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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tortoise top; hand-painted Chinese figures; marked — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Figure of a lady holding peony tree with a flamingo on right; Turquoise matrix elaborately carved; wooden standard,(located at A10.7 MS) — Lady holding peony tree, Date Unknown
China

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Snuff bottle of tortoise shell with a green jade top. Carved with landscape. Butterfly, bird on a branch. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, Agate. White jade top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Amber. Green jade top. Dark carved flower design. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Agate top. Deeply cut figure — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved figure, carrying flower basket — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, carnelian with animal carved in high relief. — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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Three figure group of peach color coral, probably a representation of three different attitudes of the Daoist goddess Xiwangmu. Head of figure on right mended. Spray on left side mended. — Three Ladies With Base, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
China

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carved figure holding the peach, symbol of immortality, probably the portrait of a priest, or of one of the Immortals — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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green jade. Coral top. Carved with a squirrel and grape design. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century
China

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Jade. Lavender color. Crystal Top. Both sides carved in Lotus Design. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Jeweled gold presentation b ox; surface chased with swastika fret design. Cover of box bears crutch and gourd, emblems of Taoist philosopher Li T'ieh-Kuai, surrounded by delicately spun gold blossoms picked out with small cabochon rubies, sapphires, and green jade. The emblems dime in filigree. One of a set of eight presented to the Emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign. — Presentation Box with Lid, 1779
China

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Gold presentation box; round, scalloped border; chased with swastika-fret design. Bears flute, emblem of Han Hsiang Tzu, surrounded by sprays of spun gold leaves and flowers picked out with small cabochon rubies, sapphires and green jade. One of a set of 8 presented to Emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign. — Presentation Box, 1779
China

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Vase, carnelian, carved in the form of a finger citron (buddha's Hand) with peach and pomegranate ornaments. Base on A10.7 MS — Hands of Buddha (red and white), 1736-1795
China

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Snuff bottle, one of a pair, turquoise, with turquoise stopper. Body divided into three zones of carving separated by bands of dots and fluting. Conventionalized floral and leaf design. Shaped teakwood base into which bottle fits snugly. — Snuff Bottle, one of a pair, 19th century
China

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snuff bottle of ivory, overlaid with black lacquer; ivory top; design etched in lacquer; four graceful figures; lovely border and top of etched lacquer on ivory; figure of Princess with fan near the Jade Tree; design shows Bamboo Tree and Jade Flowers — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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ivory, colored, carved; the peony, the pheasant, the bats, are symbols of good fortune, love, affection, happiness, especially fitting for presentation pieces; note the fine quality of carving — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Old white stone. Red coral top. Carved design of dragon on one side. Good luck characters on the other. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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cinnabar lacquer, carved; green glass top — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Rose quartz. Rose quartz top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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green jade top; carved handles; amber colored glass — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Green Jade, running into lavender (without top) — Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Amethyst. Amethyst top. Carved peony tree. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved, colored; very fine piece of carving — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green jade top. Carved on the outside. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Clear crystal. Rose Quartz top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle, rutile (hair crystal) — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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actor's; red top; painted. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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actor's; glass; red top; painted — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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plian crystal with jade top — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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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 — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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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 — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Emerald and Amethyst matrix combined. Emerald top. Carved with Peony and birds. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Carved iron stone. Green jade top. Carved with dragon and archaic design. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle of ivory, carved, colored, with ivory top beautifully designed; sixteen fish in seaweed — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Lapis lazuli. Pink coral top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, one of a pair, turquoise, with turquoise stopper. Body divided into three zones of carving separated by bands of dots and fluting. Conventionalized floral and leaf design. Shaped teakwood base into which bottle fits snugly. — Snuff Bottle, one of a pair, 19th century
China

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white jade, decorated in under cut relief with scenes symbolic of the Buddhistic paradise. Trees and strange bird forms elaborate the main design, and tiny human figures climb a winding path to the pagoda in the sky. — Brush Pot, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
China

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crystal with glass top; carved on the outside with bat and good luck characters — Snuff Bottle, 17th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green Jade top. Hand painted inside. Signed and sealed. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved figure holding incense burner — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Vase, covered globular temple, of jade, with standard. Surmounted by carved tiger and cub. Small rings hang from each of the two handles, which are composed of three peonies. Stands on three curved feet of conventionalized design. — Lidded vase, 1736-1795
China

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Gold presentation box, cartouche-shaped, scalloped; surface chased with swastika-fret design. Bears the emblem of Lan Tsai-Ho, a basket of flowers, which trail over the cover. One of a set of 8 presented to Emperor Ch'ien Lung in the 43rd year of his reign. — Cartouche Shaped Presentation Box, 1779
China

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Statue of the Taoist divinity Hsi Wang Mu, red coral; carved wood base. — Hsi Wang Mu, 1736-1795
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green jade top; carved red permutation marks, with dragon in center; bats for handles — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Amber. Carved. Dark in color. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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glass white top in silver; mottled glass in colors — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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green jade top; glaze yellow and brown, made to imitate amber — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle, Agate, Agate top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Amethyst. Carved. Green glass top. Carved figure carrying branch of peach tree. Other side Symbols of Fish. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Blue porcelain. Glass top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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carved figure of a princess with fan; colored with lacquer — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff bottle, carved mixed light and dark green spar with figures and branches of flowers in high relief. — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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pair of covered ivory bottles, inlaid with red lacquer; heads of elephants forming handles; wooden standards — Bottle, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
China

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Snuff bottle, purplish green porcelain with plants and flowers carved in high relief; jade stopper; embroidered silk standard. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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ivory, overlaid with black lacquer; ivory top; lacquer carved; design- two ladies in a garden; other side Pheasant in a Magnolia Tree; pheasant is the emblem of beauty; to the Chinese, magnolia suggests the smile of the Maiden; the Magnolia usually accompanies beautiful women — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle; Kauri-Gum; Green jade top; Gum from the finest forest tree of New Zealand; Gum found in the earth where the tree has grown. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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snuff bottle of ivory, overlaid with black lacquer; ivory top; design etched in geometric flower design — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved; probably Ho San-Koo, whose emblem is the Lotus, and who carries the fan — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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pink glass top; emerald green glass, imitating mineral — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Glazed. Top lavender glaze. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Smoky crystal. Green jade top. Painted inside. Four children and one larger figure. Crystal, carved on the outside. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green jade top. Carved on the outside. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Gold stone top. Etched design on the outside. Crystal. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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painted; green top — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle. Pink Coral. Green glass top. Carved with figures of Tiger and Dragon. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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amber colored glass; glass top; shadow painting inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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glass, white, green jade top; glass carved with waves — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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conglomerate jade (commonly called 'Puddle Jade'). Red coral top. — Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Coral top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved figure on a horse, playing a zither — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved figure of a Princess, carrying a Ram — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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snuff bottle carved smoky crystal; four dancing figures in relief around bottle; seated figure forming stopper; wood standard — Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown
China

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carved figure; princess seated upon a dragon; she is holding a Joo-e head, of fungus; the Sceptre of Longevity; universally used for decorative purposes — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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amber glass; coral top; shadow painting inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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amber colored glass; glass top; shadow painting inside — Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century
China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Carnelian top. Carved. — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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carved figure, holding the Zither — Snuff Bottle, 19th century
China

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Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

G216

Cup with Base, mid-17th century

Zisheng You

G103

Cup with Base, 19th century

China

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Cup with Base, 19th century

China

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Bottle, 19th century

China

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