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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper by unknown artist. A small, rounded rectangular body made of a smooth dark material that appears almost black but has a slight grey sheen. The body has a short cylindrical neck and a rounded top with a horizontal line. Three figures carved on the body, two standing with one bending down. The numbers "957" are on the right side. The stopper is rounded.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Agate, pink tourmaline
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
453 × 624 px
Museum record:
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