This is a very nice 19th century snuff bottle. It is decorate with a Chinese scene in wonderful cobalt blue colours on white porcelain.
The bottle has its original stopper and is mounted on a wooden stand.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: Without the stand the bottle is 8 cm high and 3.5 cm wide.
Condition: good
Product Code: 15888
Wikipedia
Snuff bottles were used during the Qing dynasty to contain powdered tobacco. Smoking tobacco was illegal during the Qing dynasty, but the use of snuff was allowed because the Chinese considered snuff to be a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, headaches and stomach disorders. Therefore, snuff was carried in a small bottle like other medicines. The snuff bottle replaced the snuff box used by Europeans.
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