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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by Unknown Artist. Oval snuff bottle made of stone with gray, black, and white swirls. The top of the bottle features a short cylindrical neck with ornate metal rings around it and a rounded amber-colored stopper. The base of the snuff bottle is black and ornate, with a flat bottom. The bottle sits on a matching black stand with ornate carvings. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Stone with European stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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