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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by artist. The object is a snuff bottle made of a mottled material resembling agate or jasper, featuring shades of orange, brown, and white. The bottle has a rounded body with a narrow neck and a small opening. A metal band encircles the neck, and a small, rounded red stopper sits atop the bottle. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Agate with jasper stopper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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