Details
- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 1ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- good good less
- Description
- Chinese Colorful Famille Rose Snuff Bottle adorned with hand-painted roosters and peonies. Roosters, representing faithfulness and punctuality, have a symbolic … more Chinese Colorful Famille Rose Snuff Bottle adorned with hand-painted roosters and peonies. Roosters, representing faithfulness and punctuality, have a symbolic meaning of auspiciousness. Historically, crowing of roosters signaled the end of night. With dimensions of 3.25" h 1" diameter, Snuff Bottle was used by Chinese and Mongolians for powdered tobacco during the Qing Dynasty. Tobacco use was prohibited, yet snuff was accepted as a medicinal remedy for ailments. less
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