Vintage Chinese Natural Stone Snuff Bottle Gourd Motif 3" Tea Ceremony born into an artistic family

born into an artistic family

Very intricately made with wide strips of woven split bamboo

hold sauce or spices and otherwise an nice all purpose items for food service

shoulder parts and thigh covers

This is a vintage Japanese natsume or tea caddy used in the chanoyu tea ceremony

Vintage Chinese Natural Stone Snuff Bottle Gourd Motif 3" Tea Ceremony born into an artistic familyThis is a Vintage Chinese snuff bottle with lid (spoon missing). 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. They were often