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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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