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Snuff bottle with eagle and bear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle with eagle and bear, crafted by an unknown artist. The snuff bottle is made of amber-colored material, likely glass or stone, with a rounded rectangular body. A red stone or plastic stopper seals the top. The bottle features an engraving of an eagle standing on a bear, both animals depicted in a darker shade of brown than the bottle itself. The eagle appears to have its talons on the bear. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Chalcedony
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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