佛手 foshou (citron), snuff bottle with stopper, unknown maker from China

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佛手 foshou (citron), snuff bottle with stopper
late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
佛手 foshou (citron), snuff bottle with stopper , late 1800s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Where object was made: China
Material/technique: turquoise; jade
Dimensions:
Object Height (Height): 6.5 cm
Object Height (Height): 2 9/16 in
Credit line: Bequest of Helen Foresman Spencer
Accession number: 1982.0302
On display: Loo Gallery

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This snuff bottle is created in the shape of a finger citron, or foshou, a common fruit in China. The fruit was often used to represent good wishes and sent as a gift to friends and family on holidays.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2023
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2022