Buddha Antiques

Chinese Inside Painted Snuff Bottle - Tiger: In the Chinese culture, tiger is a symbol of courage, honor, strength and power. 100% Hand painted.

Chinese Inside Painted Snuff Bottle - Chinese Beauties: 100% Hand painted. The art of the snuff bottle occupies an important position in the history of arts and crafts of both China and the world. From the time it appeared up to now, the snuff bottle has been treasured and collected...

Chinese Inside Painted Snuff Bottle - Cranes: In the Chinese culture, the cranes symbolize longevity. 100% Hand painted.

1. 100% handpainted ! Snuff bottle is a unique Chinese art craftwork with over 200 years history. 2. Size: 3"x2"x1.5" (picture is enlarged) . Net weight: 180g. 3. This enamel glass snuff bottle (GuYueXuan) was exquisitely hand made by the artist...

1. 100% handpainted ! Snuff bottle is a unique Chinese art craftwork with over 200 years history. 2. Size: 3"x2"x1.5" (picture is enlarged) . Net weight: 180g. 3. This enamel glass snuff bottle (GuYueXuan) was exquisitely hand made by the artist...

1. 100% handpainted ! Snuff bottle is a unique Chinese art craftwork with over 200 years history. 2. Size: 3"x2"x1.5" (picture is enlarged) . Net weight: 180g. 3. This enamel glass snuff bottle (GuYueXuan) was exquisitely hand made by the artist...

The art of the snuff bottle has its origins in the introduction of tobacco snuff to the Imperial Court of the Manchus (Qing Dynasty 1642-1911). Powdered snuff was regarded as having medicinal qualities and with court patronage, rapidly grew in popularity...

Among the most beautiful of the world's domestic art forms are Chinese snuff bottles, miniature bottle-shaped flasks, often of astounding intricacy and tactile appeal, which were made for court and, subsequently, popular use during the Qing Dynasty...

This book features snuff bottles selected by Albert Bauer from his collection, made from a range of materials including jade, glass, porcelain, quartz and semi-precious stones as well as from organic materials such as ivory and mother-of-pearl...