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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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