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Snuff Bottle with Two Eagles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snuff Bottle with Two Eagles by an unknown artist depicts a rounded, beige-colored snuff bottle with darker brown markings. The body of the bottle is rounded and roughly egg-shaped with a narrow neck. A green stone stopper with a gold band around its base sits atop the bottle. The brown markings are irregularly shaped and appear to be some sort of design or pattern. The background is a gradient from dark to light gray. A light source shines on the bottle from the left. The bottle sits on a light gray surface.

Artwork Details

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