Snuff bottle with monkey pointing at the sun

Place of OriginChina

Dateapprox. 1800-1900

DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)

MaterialsAgate

DimensionsH. 2 7/8 in x W. 1 5/8 in x Diam. 1 in, H. 7.3 cm x W. 4.1 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm

Credit LineGift of the Asian Art Museum Foundation from the Collection of Ransom Cook

Object number1989.32.2.a-.b

DepartmentChinese Art

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

On View

Not on view

Text Entries

Object Label

A monkey pointing at the sun with a wasp hovering signifies a wish for imminent elevation to the rank of marquis.

Subject

approx. 1800-1900

approx. 1800-1911

1912-1949

approx. 1800-1900

approx. 1900-1940

approx. 1850-1900

approx. 1800-1900

approx. 1800-1900

approx. 1800-1900

approx. 1800-1900

approx. 1800-1900

approx. 1800-1900