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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal snuff bottle with a stopper. The bottle is bulbous with a narrow neck that flares slightly at the mouth. A metal band encircles the mouth. The stopper resembles a thumb. The body of the bottle features an embossed design depicting a floral motif surrounded by leaves and stems. The number 429 is stamped on the upper centre of the bottle. The background is light grey with a shadow cast by the bottle.

Artwork details

Medium:
Dark opaque emerald-green jadeite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
465 × 624 px
Museum record:
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