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Snuff Bottle with Peony, Fish, and Bat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle with Peony, Fish, and Bat by Chinese artist. The snuff bottle has an overall rounded shape. The lid is spherical. The bottle features three main visual elements: - a fish - a bat - a peony plant. The fish is depicted on the left side. The bat is on the right side. The peony plant with leaves and flowers is between and around the fish and bat. The numbers "926" are engraved near the bottom. The background is plain and light-colored. The bottle appears to be made of a smooth, possibly glass or metal material. The bottle sits on a dark surface.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Rock crystal with jadeite stopper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
406 × 624 px
Museum record:
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