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Snuff bottle in imitation of painted enamel metalwork

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff bottle in imitation of painted enamel metalwork. The bottle has a rounded body with a short neck and a domed lid. The base is small and rounded. The body and neck are light pink with a textured appearance. The lid is gold-colored metal with an ornate design on top. The body of the bottle is decorated with a colorful floral pattern on a light blue background. The floral pattern consists of orange, yellow, green, and blue flowers and leaves. The flowers and leaves are outlined in gold. The background of the image is dark at the top and light at the bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:
Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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