Details
Description
Chinese Colorful Famille Rose Snuff Bottle adorned with hand-painted roosters and peonies. Roosters, representing faithfulness and punctuality, have a symbolic … Read 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. See less
- Dimensions
- 1ʺW × 1ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- good good less
Questions about the item?
Returns & Cancellations
Return Policy - All sales are final 48 hours after delivery, unless otherwise specified in the description of the product.
Related Collections
- Towle Silversmiths Home Accents
- Imari Porcelain Home Accents
- Bill Cain Home Accents
- Chenille Home Accents
- Dorothy Draper Home Accents
- KPM Porcelain Home Accents
- Worcester Porcelain Home Accents
- Borosilicate Glass Home Accents
- Pumpkin Home Accents
- Claire Bell Home Accents
- Buccellati Home Accents
- Home Accents in Lexington, KY
- Coalport Porcelain Home Accents
- Embossed Leather Home Accents
- Dresden Porcelain Home Accents
- Rhinestone Home Accents
- Home Accents in Nantucket
- Bunny Williams Home Accents
- Glass Grapes
- Glass Fruit
- Wildwood Home Accents
- Decorative Stone Fruit
- Dog Beds
- Antique Pin Cushions
- Murano Glass Christmas Tree