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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval snuff bottle made of dark material, possibly glass or stone. The bottle has a long, thin neck. A stopper made of a light-colored material is inserted into the neck. The stopper resembles an animal. The bottle features two protrusions on either side. A white number '943' is on the bottom of the bottle. The background is dark. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Amethystine, turquoise
Culture
China
Dimensions
440 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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