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Snuff bottle with stopper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with stopper by Black and white image of a snuff bottle made from a semi-translucent material with vein-like patterns. The snuff bottle has a rounded body with a short foot. The left side features two protrusions resembling ears or handles; one is a small round knob and the other a more elongated form. The right side shows a carved design that could represent a stem and leaves. The top of the bottle tapers to a point and appears to have a small stopper. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The bottle has a smooth, glossy finish and exhibits darker and lighter areas indicating varying thickness or density of the material.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Agate, coral
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
510 × 624 px
Museum record:
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