Snuff bottle in the shape of a folded lotus leaf
| Accession Nr.: | 3997 |
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| Type: | object for daily use; snuff bottle; pottery |
| Date of production: |
Late 19th century - early 20th century
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collected by Péter Vay |
The body of this snuff bottle imitates a folded lotus leaf; it has a short, narrow neck in the shape of a lotus leaf stem. Snuff bottles in the shape of natural elements such as crops and animals were as popular as figural pieces.