Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by artist. A yellow-brown snuff bottle with a glossy finish sits on a black stand. The bottle is approximately spherical with a narrow neck and a small opening at the top; the opening has a matching glossy yellow-brown lid. The body of the bottle features a design carved into it, depicting a mythical creature with a long curved tail, surrounded by plants. Two small circular protrusions are on either side of the bottle. The base it sits on is round and black with a carved design around the edge. The background is gray and white.