An unusual Chinese mottled jadeite snuff bottle. It is decorated with a head of a big cat and what looks like two claws. It has its original stopper.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 6,5 by 4 by 3 cm
Condition: Good
Product Code: 15880
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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