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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bottle is rounded with an etched design resembling swirling smoke on its surface, and the number 930 etched into the lower portion; it is made of a material that appears transparent or semi-transparent. The stopper is black and rounded. The bottle's neck and opening are narrow. The background is plain and light-colored. The artist is unidentifiable from the image. The title of the object is "Snuff bottle with stopper".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Rock crystal, jadeite (real and simulated)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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