horses, snuff bottle with stopper, unknown maker from China

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horses, snuff bottle with stopper
horses, snuff bottle with stopper
horses, snuff bottle with stopper
1850–1875, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
horses, snuff bottle with stopper , 1850–1875, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Where object was made: China
Material/technique: agate; chalcedony
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 6.1 x 4.3 cm
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 2 3/8 x 1 11/16 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.1867
On display: Loo Gallery
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Empire of Things
Chinese snuff bottles were used to contain powdered tobacco. Because of their exquisite craftsmanship, these miniature masterpieces became one of the most important examples of the decorative arts during the Qing dynasty. Confined originally to the elite, the popularity of snuff gradually spread to the rest of the country. Made in every material known to the Chinese-glass, porcelain, jade, ivory, coral, lacquer, amber, and wood-snuff bottles were produced in enormous quantities of varying quality to satisfy the increased demand.
Cabinet of Curiosities
Chinese snuff bottles were used to contain powdered tobacco. Because of their exquisite craftsmanship, these miniature masterpieces became one of the most important examples of the decorative arts during the Qing dynasty. Confined originally to the elite, the popularity of snuff gradually spread to the rest of the country. Made in every material known to the Chinese-glass, porcelain, jade, ivory, coral, lacquer, amber, and wood-snuff bottles were produced in enormous quantities of varying quality to satisfy the increased demand.
Empire of Things
Chinese snuff bottles were used to contain powdered tobacco. Because of their exquisite craftsmanship, these miniature masterpieces became one of the most important examples of the decorative arts during the Qing dynasty. Confined originally to the elite, the popularity of snuff gradually spread to the rest of the country. Made in every material known to the Chinese-glass, porcelain, jade, ivory, coral, lacquer, amber, and wood-snuff bottles were produced in enormous quantities of varying quality to satisfy the increased demand.
Empire of Things
Chinese snuff bottles were used to contain powdered tobacco. Because of their exquisite craftsmanship, these miniature masterpieces became one of the most important examples of the decorative arts during the Qing dynasty. Confined originally to the elite, the popularity of snuff gradually spread to the rest of the country. Made in every material known to the Chinese-glass, porcelain, jade, ivory, coral, lacquer, amber, and wood-snuff bottles were produced in enormous quantities of varying quality to satisfy the increased demand.

Exhibitions

The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2023
Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Fish, Flowers & Flying Things: Nature at the Spencer
Joseph W. Lampo, curator
2002