Porcelain Chinese Snuff Bottle

Porcelain Chinese Snuff bottle.

Porcelain Chinese snuff bottle

Porcelain Chinese snuff bottle

This is a Chinese porcelain small Lidded Bottle or snuff Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers, leaves and butterflies , which we date to the late 18th century of the Qing Dynasty...

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...

Good Chinese Reverse Painted & Overlaid Glass Snuff Bottle The shaped spherical body with ruby overlay cut to clear, with stylized flattened mask and ring handles at the sides, deco...

Chinese Painted Double-Form Porcelain Snuff Bottle Each cylindrical and conjoined decorated with figures, with brass caps and spoons. Height 3 in. Condition Report Good condition.