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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by Unknown Artist. The image shows a small, white, cylindrical bottle. The bottle's body is decorated with a repeating pattern of six identical, symmetrical, dark floral motifs. The motifs are arranged in a grid and separated by curved, dark lines. The floral patterns are symmetrical with a circular center. The top of the bottle is cylindrical and short, with a flat rim. The background is light-colored, with a slight shadow cast by the bottle to the right.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain
Culture
China
Dimensions
352 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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