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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
Museum record:
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