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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper, by unknown artist. Bottle is made of dark-colored material with rounded rectangular body. The bottle features a raised design on the front depicting two animals. One animal appears to be a large mammal with horns, possibly a bull or cow. The second animal on the left resembles a dog or a similar beast. The design includes the number '976' in white text on the bottom left. The stopper on top of the bottle is rounded and smooth. The background of the image is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Agate, jadeite
Culture
China
Dimensions
463 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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