Condition and Grade


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Description



Calendar : China.


Material : Jade

Gross Weight : Approx 220g.


Size : Approx 7.0cm X 4.50 cm x 2.0 cm.

The snuff bottle, as a unique artifact in history, carries rich cultural connotations and historical value. It is not just a container for snuff, but also a cultural symbol, identity symbol, and artwork.

The spread of snuff bottles in China

There is currently no exact historical record of how the earliest snuff bottles were introduced to China. However, it can be certain that by the mid to late Ming Dynasty at the latest, snuff bottles had already been recognized and used by some Chinese people.

At that time, Chinese merchants living overseas and literati and gentry living abroad had many opportunities to come into contact with this novel smoking tool from Europe. After they brought the snuff bottle back to China, it gradually became popular in China and was praised by some literati and scholars.

In the Qing Dynasty, snuff bottles were popular among the upper class of Chinese society and became a symbol of fashion. Some royal relatives, nobles, and high-ranking officials regard it as a display of status, and pay great attention to its wearing and use. At the same time, a large number of imported European snuff bottles are also sold to China to meet the increasingly strong domestic demand.

In the mid to late Qing Dynasty, local Chinese craftsmen began to imitate and create snuff bottles with a strong Chinese style. They have integrated the cultural heritage of Chinese culture into their production process and design, making the snuff bottle shine with the unique charm of Eastern art.

The Cultural Connotation of Snuff Bottles

The reason why snuff bottles are so popular among collectors is largely due to their rich cultural connotations and historical origins.

Snuff bottles originated in Europe, but in the process of dissemination, they absorbed various cultural elements. The snuff bottles produced in different countries and periods embody local craftsmanship, artistic style, and aesthetic orientation. Appreciating a snuff bottle is like glimpsing the shadows of tobacco cultures from various countries among treasures.

In China, snuff bottles have integrated many essence of Chinese art in their development process. From design to craftsmanship, it showcases a strong Eastern charm. By carefully analyzing a top tier work from the Qing Dynasty or the Republic of China era, one can appreciate the long-standing traditional Chinese cultural connotations.

On the other hand, the snuff bottle itself, as an object of the aristocratic society of the past, its style and use also reflect the social life and aesthetic taste of that time. Appreciating a snuff bottle is like sorting through a passage of history and exploring the traces of cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation.