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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by , The snuff bottle is approximately spherical with a short neck. The bottle has a dark brown body with red and black markings that appear to be painted on the inside. A gold band encircles the neck. The stopper is a vibrant red. The bottle sits on a short black stand with a flat base. The background transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:: Murrhina agate with coral stopper
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 468 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original

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