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One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history
is the snuff bottle--elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and
above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors. This
book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized
bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe,
and China. For the novice, it provides fascinating background and
descriptive information, and for the established collector it
showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to study and admire
through excellent color photographs. There are examples of glass,
stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with
distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully
described with a value range. This book shows that it is not
necessary to be wealthy to own good snuff bottles, nor is it
guaranteed that only wealthy collectors have the best ones. Be
prepared to be delighted in this addictive collecting field.
This eye-popping book clearly and visually explores the history,
types, and value ranges of Chinese snuff bottles from the 17th
century to the present as no other book has. It concentrates mostly
on affordable examples and explains how these can be just as
important as their more expensive cousins. These small pretty
objects are a reflection of the popularity of snuffing tobacco,
particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Today, the bottles are
avidly collected for their beauty, variety, and high level of
craftsmanship. Here, 340 diverse bottles of stone, glass, enamels,
porcelain, and other materials are shown in beautiful color
photographs. Once you have read the book, you'll want to touch the
bottles; and once you've touched them, you'll want to own some. The
problem then will be when to stop, if ever.
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