Snuff Bottle (Biyanhú Xiǎojiějiě) - Snuff Container, Qing Dynasty Emperor, Inner Painting Technique, Antique
23.10 $
Description
【Snuff Bottle (Chinese: bí yān hú)】
A small container for holding snuff (powdered tobacco).
Origin: Qing Dynasty China (17th-19th century)
Use: A portable container for inhaling powdered tobacco through the nose.
Size: Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
Shape: Various shapes such as round and flat.
Features:
Diverse Materials: Glass, agate, jade, porcelain, metal.
High Artistic Value: Especially Inside-painted snuff bottles are famous for their advanced craftsmanship of painting on the inside of the bottle.
From Practical Item to Art Object: Nowadays, they are often collected as antiques and crafts rather than for their original use as snuff containers.
Cultural Background:
Popular among Qing emperors and nobles.
A luxury item and status symbol indicating social standing and taste.
Style: Antique, Asian, Retro
Main Material: Glass/Crystal
Size: Height 8.5cm, Width 4.5cm
Depth 1.8cm
Details
CategoryCraftConditionNo noticeable scratches or marksShippingIncluded in price (by seller)FromOsaka
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Delivery in 24/48 h
SHIPPINGS
Free shipping in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal.
For other countries the shipping cost will be paid by the client.
DELIVERY TIME (as of delivery)
Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal: 1-2 working days.
Other countries, we attach a table with those that are open in the online store, indicating transporter and transit days.
Free returns
The return period is 14 calendar days from the receipt of the order.
Carriers for change of size in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal, are in charge of 24HRS.