Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snuff Bottle by Unknown Artist depicts a small, intricately carved white jade or ivory snuff bottle. The bottle features an openwork design with carvings of leaves and vines. A dark brown stopper with a reddish-brown ball on top seals the bottle. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The bottle has a rounded rectangular shape with a narrow neck. The carvings on the bottle are delicate and detailed. The stopper is small and rounded. The overall appearance of the bottle is ornate and decorative.