Vintage Chinese Porcelain Red & White Snuff Bottle 3" Print The tiger carving is very

The tiger carving is very well done

Bronze door hardware

They were often intricately designed and served as status symbols

Also known as a calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone

Overall length: 10 1/4" (26cm)

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Red & White Snuff Bottle 3" Print The tiger carving is veryThis is a Vintage Chinese Ceramic Red and White Snuff Bottle with lid and spoon in a Gathering of Chinese Buddhist Patriarchs from over the centuries motif. Early to mid 1900's Height = 3" Diameter = 1" The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Initially, they were practical containers for holding powdered tobacco, which was sniffed for its stimulant effects. However, they evolved into decorative art objects,