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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a jade snuff bottle in the shape of a recumbent toad. The snuff bottle is lying on its belly with its head to the left. It has a large head with a bulbous body. The snuff bottle has a short snout on the end of its head which has a small hole. The bottle has smooth, shiny surfaces and a light color. The background is dark gray. The snuff bottle's title is "Snuff Bottle" and artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Soapstone, coral?
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 441 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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