Vintage Chinese Ceramic Snuff Bottle 3" Original sophisticated reference to the tradition

sophisticated reference to the tradition of textile-within-textile representation in Japanese decorative arts

Nishimura was thought to be an in-house artist for the publisher and little is known of his biography

Depth = 12"

while the fish represents abundance and sustenance

Weight = ~10lbs

Vintage Chinese Ceramic Snuff Bottle 3" Original sophisticated reference to the traditionThis is a Vintage Chinese snuff bottle. Missing lid and spoon, priced accordingly. Early to mid 1900's 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 precious metals.