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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by has a rounded body with a short neck and a green stopper. The body of the bottle appears to be made of a translucent material, possibly agate, with shades of brown, white, and black. There are dark brown and black markings throughout. The stopper is green and appears to be made of a smooth material, possibly jade. The background of the image is a gradient from dark to light gray. The bottom of the bottle has red text. The overall shape of the bottle is rounded and bulbous.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Agate with glass stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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