Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by Unknown Artist. The snuff bottle is made of a translucent, yellowish material, possibly glass, stone or crystal. The overall shape is elongated, similar to a vase. The bottle is supported by a black stand with three feet. The stopper on top of the bottle is yellow. The body of the bottle features etched designs or patterns. The background of the image transitions from light gray at the bottom to dark gray at the top. The lighting highlights the bottle and creates a shadow beneath it.