Period:Qing dynasty Production date:1800-1897 (circa)
Materials:porcelain, metal,
Technique:glazed, mould-made,
Subjects:crustacean fruit
Dimensions:Diameter: 1.20 inches Height: 2.80 inches
Description:
Mould-made snuff-bottle (gourd-shaped) of green glazed porcelain painted with crabs and millet. Opening and stopper made of metal. Crabs and millet are a Chinese pun (“hexie”) referring to harmony.
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![图片[1]-snuff-bottle BM-Franks.643.+-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Ceramics/mid_01258473_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-snuff-bottle BM-Franks.643.+-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Ceramics/mid_01258474_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-snuff-bottle BM-Franks.643.+-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Ceramics/mid_01258477_001.jpg)
![图片[4]-snuff-bottle BM-Franks.643.+-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Ceramics/mid_01258478_001.jpg)
Comments:
Materials:porcelain, metal,
Technique:glazed, mould-made,
Subjects:crustacean fruit
Dimensions:Diameter: 1.20 inches Height: 2.80 inches
Description:
Mould-made snuff-bottle (gourd-shaped) of green glazed porcelain painted with crabs and millet. Opening and stopper made of metal. Crabs and millet are a Chinese pun (“hexie”) referring to harmony.
IMG
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