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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snuff Bottle by an unknown artist depicts a black and white photograph of a snuff bottle. The snuff bottle is bulbous with a short neck and lip. The bulbous body of the snuff bottle displays a reflection of a person taking a photograph. The reflection shows the silhouette of the person holding a camera in front of a metal fence or gate. On the lower half of the snuff bottle, three numbers are written in white: 9, 9, and 9. The snuff bottle appears to have a shadow on its left side. The background behind the snuff bottle is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Ambrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
597 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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