snuff bottle crystal craft

Snuff bottles are madeout of many different materials including porcelain, jade, ivory, wood,tortoiseshell, metal and ceramic, though probably the most commonlyused material was glass

The reasons for thepopularity not only lie on the practicality, but also the functions asthe gift, status symbols. Although it is only three hundred years ofhistory since the Qing Dynasty, with the small and exquisite appearancesnuff bottle has become one of China's modern cultural heritages,attracting the museums and collectors around the world. Snuff bottleassembles Chinese handicrafts such as sculpture, painting, calligraphy,ceramics, inlay and so on. Apart from its shape, material, decorationand color, the preciousness of a snuff bottle also rests on the nobleand well-proportioned appearance.

Snuffis the tobacco which is grinded into dust, confected with some perfumesand added with some other plants like the special flowers and grasses.As early as 17th century, snuff has become popular in Europe and wasintroduced into China till the end of century. The snuff has theviolet, dark yellow and light yellow colors and five smells such asacid, burnt, which has the effect of profiting eyesight, refreshing,and promoting blood circulation.

China is known as "Home to Snuff Bottle" around the world,with the elaborate craftsmanship; snuff bottle gains the reputation ofthe pocket-sized artwork integrating multi-crafts. Snuff bottle is thecontainer of tobacco, which prevailed in Qing dynasty.

1.distinct Chinese characteristics
2.elegant appearance and first quality
3.top grade gift, rare collection
4.customizable