Cinnabar Snuff Bottle ^Sale

Hand-carved Chinese cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle featuring detailed landscape and figural relief carvings. The matching domed stopper features intricate patterns to match the bottle's body design. The vibrant red finish of cinnabar lacquer carries centuries of cultural significance, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune in Asian heritage. Historically popular starting in the Qing Dynasty, these pocket-sized vessels were originally used to carry powdered tobacco, and grew in popularity to become individual works of art.

DIMENSIONS: 1 ⅝” W x ¾” D x 2.5” H

MATERIAL: Wood, Lacquer, and Brass

DETAILS: As-Found Vintage Condition.

Care: Wipe clean with damp cloth

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