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Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snuff Bottle by an unknown artist. The bottle is made of clear glass with a rounded body and a narrow neck. The body of the bottle is oval in shape. It has a white background with black and orange inclusions and designs. The stopper is orange and resembles a branch. The stopper has a gold threaded metal ring around its base that secures it to the bottle. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from black at the top to white at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Hair crystal, coral stopper
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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