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Ivory snuff bottle, Chinese, Qing dynasty, 19th century. This snuff bottle is in the shape of a foshou (Buddha's hand), a type of citrus fruit. The name sounds like the words fu ('happiness') and shou ('longevity'), and the fruit was often used to represent these good wishes. The citrus tree was often sent as a gift at Chinese New Year. The fruit was carved in jade or ivory and presented on special occasions. This Buddha's hand snuff bottle has seventeen 'fingers', and has carved hands on the lid. The Chinese have used ivory since the Shang dynasty (about 1500-1050 BC). The ivory used during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), when this snuff bottle was made, was generally from Africa. Huge amounts of the material were imported for carving.
OA, 1945.10-17.345

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART201397

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 1436px × 1600px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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