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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snuff Bottle by an unknown artist is a white, cylindrical object with a narrow neck and a rounded stopper on top. The body of the bottle features intricate carvings of dragons and waves. The bottle is tall and slender, with a small base. The carvings depict dragons in various positions, some emerging from waves. The stopper is dark-colored and rounded. The background of the image is dark.

Artwork details

Medium:
Molded porcelain
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
281 × 623 px
Museum record:
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