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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by Imperial Workshops. The image shows a rounded, covered bottle with a short neck and a rounded cap. The body of the bottle has a rounded square shape. The bottle and cap are made of a variegated material with shades of dark and light gray. The material appears to have a marbled or swirled pattern. The surface is smooth with no visible seams or texture. The background is plain and light-colored. The bottle sits on a flat surface with a slight shadow underneath.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Agate with glass stopper
Culture
China
Dimensions
481 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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