Taoist Immortal He Xiangu (何仙姑) Snuff Bottle and Stopper

China

Qing period (1644-1911)

  • Titles Taoist Immortal He Xiangu (何仙姑) Snuff Bottle and Stopper (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium ivory
  • Dimensions Overall: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Arthur Griswold in memory of Miss Blanche Chapman, 1969.142
  • Work Type snuff bottle with stopper
  • Classification Containers

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