

Snuff Bottle Depicting the God of Longevity
White snuff bottle with a stopper on top. The bottle depicts a carving of an old man with a long beard. He wears a robe with folds. His right leg is bent and tucked into the folds of the robe. His left leg is straight. The old man's eyes are closed and he smiles. The base of the bottle has a design of leaves around its perimeter. The background is dark at the top and light at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- White biscuit porcelain with ruby matrix stopper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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