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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper, made by an unknown artist. The bottle is rounded square shape. The bottle is dark-colored and made of a shiny material, likely glass or metal. The stopper is spherical on top and cylindrical on bottom. The stopper top has a reflection on its surface. The body depicts a dragon design with clouds. The number 977 on the lower right. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Agate
Culture
China
Dimensions
493 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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