Vintage Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Snuff Bottle 3" Shinhanga Frame 47"H x 36

Frame 47"H x 36

The handles are made of copper

Having been in storage for most of the past century they remain in good condition

came from China during the Heian period (794 to 1185) when the word Sho (松) came to symbolize auspiciousness because the pine tree is evergreen

Having been in storage or lovingly used for decades

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Snuff Bottle 3" Shinhanga Frame 47"H x 36This is a Vintage Chinese porcelain blue & white snuff bottle. Early to mid 1900's. Stopper included but spoon is missing. Height = 3" Diameter = 1" The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Initially, they were practical containers for holding powdered tobacco, which was sniffed for its stimulant effects. However, they evolved into decorative art objects, often made from materials like glass, porcelain, jade, or