Snuff Bottle, 1875-1925, 2 3/4 x 1 7/8in. (7 x ), Glass, jadeite, China, Qing dynasty, The vases, plum tree branches, books, rocks, and fruit shown on this snuff bottle are together known as 'pure offerings of spring' (suizhao qinggong), a common motif in Chinese painting. These depictions of specific groups of symbolic and functional objects were typically created for the celebration of the New Year; they conveyed good fortune and acted as a reminder for optimism throughout the coming year

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