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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper. Clear, rounded, snuff bottle; one side flat; engraved coin design; green jade stopper. The bottle body is made of clear material; appears to be stone or glass; subtle faceting on edges; uneven textured surface; engraved design on both flat sides. A shield with a crown on top, flanked by two flags, takes up the majority of the design; lettering around the perimeter; stopper made of green jade; rounded; smooth; protruding cylindrical section inserted into the neck of the snuff bottle; bottle and stopper on a grey gradient background; shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Rock crystal
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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