Snuff bottle with European figures

Snuff bottle with European figures

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This snuff bottle illustrates the frequent contact between China and the West during the Qing dynasty, a time when not only the technique (painted enamel) but also the decorative motifs (Western figures in a landscape setting) were introduced from Europe.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.