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Snuff Bottle with Dragon Chasing a Flaming Pearl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a blue and white snuff bottle with a dragon design. The bottle is white with a rounded body and a narrow neck. It features a blue dragon design that appears to be chasing a flaming pearl. The dragon has a long body with spikes along its back, and its head is turned towards the right side of the bottle. The bottle has a small, round orange stopper on top with a gold base. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The bottle by artist is titled "Snuff Bottle with Dragon Chasing a Flaming Pearl".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Porcelain in imitation of glass with coral stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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