清晚期 黑漆嵌螺鈿蝶形鼻煙壺|Snuff bottle in the shape of a butterfly

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19th century · Metal covered with lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold · Asian Art

The butterfly is cherished for its beauty and is a common theme, associated with joy and delight, in Chinese art. Fashioning an object such as this snuff bottle into the shape of a butterfly exemplifies the skill and imagination of the designer.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Metal covered with lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Edmund C. Converse, 1921