Artwork preview

Snuff bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snuff bottle by an unknown artist: A rounded, bulbous vessel made of amber-colored material with darker swirls, likely agate, standing on a flat surface. The body of the vessel is a rounded bulb with a narrower, cylindrical neck. A gold band encircles the neck, beneath a blue, domed stopper. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Amber with blue glass stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette