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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by Republic period. A rounded rectangular bottle with a short neck and flat base. A red stone stopper sits on top with a gold band around the neck. The body of the bottle is made of a semi-translucent green stone with shades of white. It features two protruding ear-shaped handles on either side. The bottle sits on a black carved stand.

Artwork details

Medium:
Blue agate with red glass stopper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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