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In the mid-eighteenth century, Chinese potters developed sophisticated skills in imitating other materials in ceramic. This snuff bottle is an example that successfully mimics carved red lacquer in porcelain.
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清中期 景德鎮窯紅地描金仿雕漆八寶紋鼻煙壺
Title: Snuff bottle with eight Buddhist treasures
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: early 19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels and gold (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Classification: Snuff Bottles
Credit Line: Purchase by subscription, 1879
Accession Number: 79.2.1151
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