In shape of cone, tapering to a cylinder 1/2" long, at top. Widest part of cone, the bottom, has solid bottom ap;lied. Lid is 7/8" long tube with circular top of another piece ot tin. Lid is longer than cylindrical portion of container on to which it fits. Cone has 9 vertical rows of tiny dots formed by pounding on inside of metal before forming the container. Filled with powdered hematite. Color: GY