Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Snuff Bottle by an unknown artist is an intricately carved, oval-shaped snuff bottle with a predominantly off-white color. The bottle features a rounded body that tapers towards the top and bottom. A jade-like green stopper with a black band around the base sits atop the bottle. The bottle rests on a short, dark-colored stand with an ornate base. The body of the bottle is densely carved with multiple small human figures in relief, depicting them in various poses and attire. The background of the image is a plain off-white color, allowing the snuff bottle to be the focal point.