Snuff bottle in the shape of a standing immortal (Li Tieguai)
| Accession Nr.: | 50.332.1-2 |
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| Type: | object for daily use; snuff bottle; pottery |
| Date of production: |
Late 18th century - early 19th century
Qing dynasty |
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| Marks: | overglazed colour dragon mark |
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| Materials: | porcelain |
| Techniques: | overglaze decoration |
| Dimensions: | height: 8.2 cm width: 8.2 diameter (base): 2.8 cm |
This vessel is of the shape of one of the eight immortals, Li Tieguai ("Iron-Crutch Li"). On the base, there is a mark that depicts a coiling dragon in overglaze paint.
