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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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