CHINESE
Snuff bottle
(19th century)

Medium
porcelain, brass, glass, ivory, enamel

Measurements
(a-b) 7.8 × 4.3 × 1.9 cm (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Accession Number
4395.3-D3

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Shishi (lion) breathing fire/smoke with cub, red/brown enamels; calligraphy.