19th century
China
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Snuff bottle
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumMetal covered with lacquer, inlaid with mother-of-pearl and gold
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SizeH. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
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Geography details
China -
Country today
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Date19th century
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CultureChina
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PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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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.
