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Chinese Vintage Rare Wood Carving Auspicious Kids Clouds Snuff Bottle

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This is a beautiful Chinese Vintage Rare Wood Carving Auspicious Kids Clouds Snuff Bottle. It is a collectible item with rich cultural and artistic significance. Snuff bottles were used in China during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to contain powdered tobacco (snuff). Smoking tobacco was banned, but snuff was considered a medicine, and thus acceptable. These bottles became not just functional items but also art pieces reflecting the tastes and skills of their creators. While snuff bottles were made from various materials such as jade, porcelain, glass, and metal, wooden snuff bottles are less common, making them rarer and more valuable to collectors. Children are common motifs in Chinese art, symbolizing fertility, prosperity, and happiness. Auspicious children (often depicted with chubby faces and playful postures) convey wishes for a large, happy family and good fortune. Clouds in Chinese art are symbols of celestial mobility, representing the heavens, good fortune, and the connection between heaven and earth. They are often depicted in a stylized, swirling pattern and can also symbolize the auspicious timing (timely rain for crops). The rarity of a wood-carved snuff bottle with these specific motifs increases its value among collectors. This Chinese vintage rare wood carving snuff bottle featuring auspicious kids and clouds is a significant collectible. It embodies the intricate craftsmanship, rich symbolism, and cultural heritage of traditional Chinese art, making it a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts of Asian antiques. Details: Material--Wood Size: 5 cm diameter, 7 cm height Weight: 58g Originating from China Free shipping: we use Hongkong DHL for shipping worldwide
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Diameter: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    景德镇市, CN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8718239825182

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