Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Fencai Dog in Courtyard Jade Stopper 20c

A vintage Chinese inside painted mini snuff bottle, with a jade cabochon stopper weight: 30 Grams circa: 20th Century

This Chinese snuff bottle is a delicate and vibrant piece, crafted from milk glass and adorned with enamel painting. The bottle features a cabochon jade stopper, adding a touch of el...

A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, decorated in fencai with a pair of red birds in flowering tree branches, with a jade cabochon...

A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, hand painted with a beauty in a courtyard setting on each side, and signed “癸丑年” （"Gui Chou Nian" or 1973 according to the Chinese cyclical ...

Chinese Overlaid Peking Glass Master Snuff Bottle The shaped spherical pale celadon body overlaid and cut on each side with an amber colored chimera, on a raised foot, jade cap with...

An Enameled Molded Porcelain Snuff Bottle. Imperial, Jingdezhen kilns, Qianlong four-character mark in iron red.  

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This decorative snuff bottle has a simple ceramic form and a colorful finish of overglaze enamels atop white glaze. The bottle has an oval shape, with flattened sides and rounded edges. The shoulders are accented with a door knocker motif and the sides are painted with birds amid plum blossom...

Porcelain Chinese Snuff Bottle