Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle, Artist Unknown. The snuff bottle has a bulbous body with a short neck and a small mouth. The body is primarily dark-colored with a glossy finish. A white carved design on the lower half of the body depicts a three-dimensional scene. The snuff bottle has a wooden base with an ornate design, featuring curved legs and an openwork pattern. The base is rectangular. The background is light-colored and even.