Description:

There are many different types of dragons in Chinese mythology. Dragons without horns are called chi in Chinese.

Glass, carved overlay
Height: 5.6 cm, diameter: 4.2 cm, neck diameter: 2.5 cm

Chinese Description:

鼻烟壶 中国，清代，约1800-1900 中国神话的龙种类繁多，如这裡所见的龙没有角，即为螭。 玻璃，套料雕刻

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1800-1900, Qing dynasty

Copyright: Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

Object ID:E2065