This glass snuff bottle is decorated with two traditional Chinese scenes. On one side a representation of the tea ceremony and on the other side a martial arts depiction.
Period: 19th century
Dimensions: 7 cm high and 5 cm wide
Condition: Good
Product Code: 15881
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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