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Snuff Bottle with Buddhist Figures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a snuff bottle made of ivory or bone, depicting Buddhist figures. The snuff bottle is off-white and bulbous with a narrow neck and a stopper on top. The stopper is rounded and shaped like a fruit or a flower. The body of the snuff bottle features intricate carvings of three Buddhist figures. The figure on the left sits on an animal and holds a staff. The central figure sits cross-legged on a platform and holds an object. The figure on the right stands and holds a staff or scepter. The base of the snuff bottle has a patterned border. The background transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom. The snuff bottle by is titled "Snuff Bottle with Buddhist Figures".

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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