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{
    "localId": "29042",
    "label": "Snuff Bottle in the Shape of a Flattened Archaic Tripod Vase",
    "core": "obj",
    "dtoType": "object",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.1476"
}

{
    "id": "29042",
    "sourceUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.1476",
    "contentType": "object",
    "stage": "normalized",
    "title": "Snuff Bottle in the Shape of a Flattened Archaic Tripod Vase",
    "description": "This fine white jade miniature vase is of well-hollowed translucent white nephrite carved in an archaic style with a monster mask and loose ring handles. The sides are plain except for two raised bands. The piece is supported on small tripod feet.",
    "provenance": "Christie's, New York; Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hoffman, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1983, by gift.",
    "date": "late 18th-19th century",
    "citationUrl": "https://purl.thewalters.org/art/42.1476",
    "rightsUri": "CC0",
    "language": "en",
    "genreSpecific": [
        "snuff bottles"
    ],
    "iiifBase": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL2_42.1476_Fnt_BW_T84.jpg",
    "thumbnailUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL2_42.1476_Fnt_BW_T84.jpg",
    "largeImageUrl": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/art/PL2_42.1476_Fnt_BW_T84.jpg",
    "imageCount": 11,
    "pageCount": 11,
    "source": "import",
    "dimensions": [
        {
            "units": "cm",
            "width": 6.1,
            "height": 5.6,
            "depth": 2.5
        }
    ],
    "dimensionsRaw": "H: 2 3/8 × W: 2 3/16 × D: 1 in. (6.1 × 5.6 × 2.5 cm)"
}

{
    "cul": "Chinese",
    "dynasty": "Qing [Ch'ing] Dynasty",
    "med": "nephrite",
    "creator_ids": [
        "6238"
    ],
    "collection_ids": [
        "CHN"
    ],
    "exhibition_ids": [
        "76",
        "3564"
    ]
}

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    "seq": 1,
    "pageIndex": 0,
    "type": "photo",
    "url": "https://art.thewalters.org/images/raw/PS1_42.1476_VwA_DD_AT18-032600-tms.jpg",
    "mediaId": "4724ae423de30293"
}