Snuff Bottle in Simulated Realgar
The image shows a red and orange snuff bottle with a bulbous body that tapers to a narrow neck. The body of the bottle is predominantly red with orange swirling patterns throughout. A bronze metal band encircles the neck. The stopper is a pale green stone. The bottle has a flat base and a short neck. The background is dark at the top and lightens to gray towards the bottom. The title of the image is "Snuff Bottle in Simulated Realgar".
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th century
- Medium
- Variegated red glass with turquoise stopper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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