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Snuff Bottle with Birds and Flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a white snuff bottle. The bottle is shaped like a rounded rectangle with a short neck and a small opening at the top. The bottle's body features a carved design of a plant with yellow flowers and dark leaves. A gold and silver cap with a leaf-like pattern sits atop the bottle. The bottle appears to be made of a smooth, translucent material, possibly glass or crystal. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The image presents a "Snuff Bottle with Birds and Flowers" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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