Bat Flying Above Celestial Palace and Crane Flying over Rising Sun Snuff Bottle with Green Glass Stopper

China

18th-19th century

  • Titles Bat Flying Above Celestial Palace and Crane Flying over Rising Sun Snuff Bottle with Green Glass Stopper (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium overlay glass, ivory
  • Dimensions Overall: 2 7/8 x 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (7.3 x 1.9 x 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Catherine Collins, 1990.240.7a-b
  • Work Type snuff bottle
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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