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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white speckled snuff bottle with a dragon design. The bottle is made of a speckled black material, possibly stone or glass. It has a cylindrical body with a small opening at the top and a wide base. A relief design of a dragon is on the body. The dragon appears to be emerging from the side, with its body curved around the bottle. The base has a carved design. The background of the image appears to be plain and light-colored. Snuff Bottle by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Aventurine
Culture
China
Dimensions
398 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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