Snuff Container

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Snuff Container by artist is a rounded, dark reddish-brown object with a glossy finish. The object is decorated with numerous brass-colored metal inlays in the shape of leaves. The inlays are thin and have a textured surface. The inlays are arranged in a random pattern across the surface. The object has a small opening at the top. The background of the image is light gray. The object casts a faint shadow on the surface below it. The overall shape is spherical, but slightly flattened at the top and bottom.