Snuff Bottle

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

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

Snuff is the tobacco which is grinded into dust, confected with some perfumes and added with some other plants like the special flowers and grasses. As early as 17th century, snuff has become popular in Europe and was introduced into China till the end of century. The snuff has the violet, dark yellow and light yellow colors and five smells such as acid, 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 of the pocket-sized artwork integrating multi-crafts. Snuff bottle is the container 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