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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper, made by artist. Small, dark-colored snuff bottle with rounded body and narrow neck. The stopper is rounded and smooth on top. The body features a carved design depicting a figure in a long dress. The figure appears to be holding an object in their left hand. The background of the image is light-colored. The number 972 is written on the back. The bottle appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly glass or metal. The overall shape of the bottle is rounded and symmetrical. The design on the bottle is intricately carved.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
487 × 624 px
Museum record:
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