This Chinese snuff bottle, crafted in the second half of the 20th century, is made of white glazed porcelain with a glossy, smooth finish. The body is rectangular and slightly flattened with rounded shoulders and a short cylindrical neck, topped with a matching porcelain stopper. Both sides feature hand-painted polychrome scenes depicting two figures engaged in fishing, rendered in muted ochre, purple, yellow, brown, and green tones; the painting style is typical of traditional Chinese decorative arts, characterized by fine black outlines and subtle shading. The figures’ clothing and landscape elements—reeds and water—are executed with attention to ornamental detail. Originally designed to store powdered tobacco, the bottle is a testament to the enduring cultural significance of snuff taking in Chinese and Mongolian tradition. The surface is smooth and lustrous, the proportions well balanced, and the hand-painted decoration lends each piece an individual character. The bottle is preserved in very good condition, with no signs of damage or restoration.Within this compact porcelain vessel, the rhythms of everyday life and customs of late 20th-century China are quietly inscribed. The snuff bottle tells a story of pauses and encounters, when powdered tobacco was reached for not only as a pleasure but as a remedy for minor ailments.
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Height6 cm
Length4 cm
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Length4 cm
Height6 cm
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