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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper, artist not specified. The snuff bottle is made of dark-colored material, possibly glass or stone. It has a rounded square body with a narrow neck and a small, clear plastic stopper on top. The stopper is dome-shaped. The body of the bottle features an embossed design depicting a man riding a horse and holding a flag. The man wears a hat and a long robe. The horse has a long tail and mane. The number "959" is printed in white at the bottom of the bottle. The background of the image is light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Agate, rock crystal
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
449 × 625 px
Museum record:
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