Vintage Chinoiserie Blue & White Porcelain Snuff Bottle on Stand

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Super hand painted chinoiserie blue and white porcelain snuff bottle depicting a landscape a must for anyone's collection. 2.75" H … more Super hand painted chinoiserie blue and white porcelain snuff bottle depicting a landscape a must for anyone's collection. 2.75" H by 1.5" D and 4.25" h by 2" w (the wood stand is not included in the sale )
Snuff bottles were used by the Chinese, Mongolians 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. less