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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Snuff Bottle by an unknown artist. The bottle is made of white jade or similar material. It has a rounded body with a narrow neck and mouth. Two protruding, carved chicken or rooster heads are on either side of the top. There are carvings of feathers on the body. The base appears to have three small feet. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 555 px
Public Domain
Yes
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