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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
Museum record:
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