COLLECTION OF FOUR CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES
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A carefully crafted and intricately decorated group of four hardstone snuff bottles. These tiny bottles were used to hold a type of powdered tobacco known as snuff. During the Qing Dynasty, snuff was a popular form of tobacco, and snuff bottles were seen as a way to express personal style. They were also used as gifts between wealthy families or even during important ceremonies.Size: L:100-50mm / W:66-31mm ; 315gProvenance: From United Kingdom / European estate collections and antique fairs; acquired between 1970 and 2010.
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COLLECTION OF FOUR CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES
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