The image shows a detail of a Chinese snuff bottle, a decorative container used to hold powdered tobacco, popular during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).

The bottle features a painted depiction of a figure, likely an emperor or historical personage given the inscription.

The inscription in Chinese characters reads "秦始皇" (Qín Shǐ Huáng), referring to Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of unified China .

Another part of the inscription, "辛未年作" (Xīnwèi nián zuò), indicates the year of creation, corresponding to a year in the Chinese sexagenary cycle, such as 1751, 1811, or 1871 according to text.

Chinese snuff bottles were often made from various materials like glass, jade, and ceramic, and their intricate decorations reflected the owner's status. Size is Appr. 4x4 inches. Top seems to be Jedite.