This delicately formed Ivory snuff bottle has two small apes climbing around the bottle. The expression on their faces is impressive in such a small item.
Its a wonder that de decorative veins around the bottle have survived its lifetime. The original stopper with spoon is also still with the bottle.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 6 cm high, 3,5 cm wide.
Condition: good
Please note
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Product Code: 15883
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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