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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper by artist. The snuff bottle is made of a dark material. The body of the bottle is rounded with a flat bottom. The stopper is rounded on top and smaller in diameter than the body. A design on the body depicts a dragon or other creature with a long tail on the left and another creature on the right. The number 973 is engraved at the bottom center. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Agate
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
461 × 624 px
Museum record:
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