Snuff bottle decorated with the signs of the zodiac
| Accession Nr.: | 67.42.1-2 |
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| Type: | object for daily use; snuff bottle; pottery |
| Date of production: |
19th century
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Marks: | six-character cobalt blue Yongzheng mark |
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| Materials: | porcelain |
| Techniques: | underglaze blue and red |
| Dimensions: | height: 10.3 cm diameter: 3.3 cm |
The body of the bottle is tall and cylindrical, and has a slightly narrowing base, a short, narrow neck and a thick mouth rim. The whole surface of the cylindrical vessel is decorated with the figures of the Chinese Zodiac set in a simple landscape.
