Vintage Exquisite Chinese Glass Hand-Painted good Ancient China Four Gentlemen Snuff Bottles - Set of four, 3" tall Chinese snuff bottles, 1970s

good This is a beautiful vintage Set of 4 Exquisite Chinese snuff bottles. Glass Hand Painted Ancient China Four Gentlemen Snuff Bottles. There are 4 different scenes depicted in painting by hand - a unique scene on each side of each bottle. These tiny and exquisitely beautiful curiosities that once housed tobacco are highly prized. All bottles has a small dome shaped red stopper.

Snuff bottles have fascinated Western and Asian collectors since they were first produced in China in the early part of the 18th century. Conceived as precious containers for ground tobacco imported into China, snuff bottles were initially made for the emperor and the court, and eventually produced in much greater quantities for a public who enjoyed their functionality as well as their display as symbols of status.

MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 3" tall
Height:2.91"/74mm
Width: 1.42"/36mm
Depth: 0.79"/20mm

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C O N D I T I O N
This bottle set is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. I do my very best to inspect each piece, note any imperfections I may see, and support my findings with listing photos. But please remember these pieces are vintage or antique and have lived quite a life before you! Each piece is sold 'as is' and all sales are final. If I can answer any questions before purchase, please don't hesitate to send me a message!

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