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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of snuff bottle with stopper. The bottle is made of shiny dark material, possibly glass or stone. The bottle has a rounded square shape. The stopper matches the material of the bottle. There is a design on the body of the bottle that looks like leaves or waves. The number 979 is written in white at the bottom of the bottle. The background is light-colored and has a slight shadow behind the bottle.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Agate, quartz
Culture
China
Dimensions
427 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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