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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by Momoyama. The bottle is made of a translucent material, likely glass or crystal, featuring an irregular shape with eight flat sides. A white and black stopper with a small knob on top seals the bottle. A band encircles the base of the stopper with a repeating triangular pattern. A similar band with star pattern encircles the base. The body of the bottle displays a mix of smooth and porous textures, with darker spots concentrated at the bottom, gradually transitioning to smoother areas towards the top. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Abalone, coral, pearl
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
374 × 624 px
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