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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by Mark Rothko. A rounded, dark-colored, glass or metal snuff bottle with a domed lid. The body of the bottle is primarily gray with dark and light patches and irregular white lines. The surface appears weathered. The bottle has a short neck and the lid has a small knob on top. Two small protrusions or handles are visible on either side. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Moss agate with quartz and jadeite stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
467 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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