Period:Qing dynasty Production date:1770-1820
Materials:amber (baltic amber), jadeite,
Technique:
Dimensions:Height: 2.37 inches (with stopper)
Description:
Snuff-bottle. Made of baltic amber. Stopper made of jadeite, attached to a spoon.
IMG
![图片[1]-snuff-bottle BM-1945-1017.323-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Jades/mid_01257641_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-snuff-bottle BM-1945-1017.323-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Jades/mid_01257642_001.jpg)
![图片[3]-snuff-bottle BM-1945-1017.323-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Jades/mid_01257644_001.jpg)
![图片[4]-snuff-bottle BM-1945-1017.323-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qin dynasty/Jades/mid_01257646_001.jpg)
Comments:According to Zhang Rong (Palace Museum, Beijing, 17-07-2012) this piece is made of baltic amber, called mila 蜜蜡 (“beeswax”) in Chinese, which was the most precious type of amber according to court taste.
Materials:amber (baltic amber), jadeite,
Technique:
Dimensions:Height: 2.37 inches (with stopper)
Description:
Snuff-bottle. Made of baltic amber. Stopper made of jadeite, attached to a spoon.
IMG
Comments:According to Zhang Rong (Palace Museum, Beijing, 17-07-2012) this piece is made of baltic amber, called mila 蜜蜡 (“beeswax”) in Chinese, which was the most precious type of amber according to court taste.
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