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Snuff Bottle with Hundred Beauties

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, white, ceramic snuff bottle with a narrow neck and a domed orange stopper; a turquoise-colored band encircles the stopper at its base. The body of the bottle is densely decorated with a scene featuring many small figures of people in traditional garb. The figures are arranged in rows on a white ground; most of them are wearing shades of orange, blue, green, or yellow. A building with a patterned facade is on the left side. Bottle is by Artist, titled "Snuff Bottle with Hundred Beauties".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Porcelain with overglaze enamel colors, coral stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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