Snuff Bottle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Snuff Bottle by an unknown artist. This object is an oval-shaped snuff bottle made of dark-colored material, likely glass or metal. The bottle has a rounded stopper on top and two small metal rings on either side. A decorative design features a black bird-like creature surrounded by a coiled snake-like creature with stripes, set against a light-colored background. The bottle has a small foot at the bottom and exhibits a textured surface with darker and lighter areas, suggesting shading or wear. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.