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Snuff Bottle with Orchids

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass snuff bottle with rounded rectangular shape and flat bottom. The bottle has a design etched onto its surface featuring orchids and leaves. A silver metal band encircles the neck of the bottle. The stopper is made of green stone with a white and yellow marbled effect. The background is dark at the top, gradually lightening towards the bottom. The bottle by an artist titled "Snuff Bottle with Orchids".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Rock crystal with jadeite stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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