Amber hand-carved snuff bottle in weaved basket design
Museum Collection _ Not For Sale
The amber snuff bottle is exquisitely carved to give the impression of a weave basket texture, with intricate details that mimic the look of natural materials. One side of the bottle features a branch of Chinese pear tree, delicately etched into the surface. The smooth curves of the bottle’s shape and the soft amber hue of the material give it a warm and inviting quality.
During the Qing Dynasty, snuff bottles were a popular and fashionable accessory among the upper classes. They were used to hold powdered tobacco, which was inhaled through the nose as a form of medicine or for pleasure. The bottles were often made of precious materials, such as amber, and were adorned with intricate carvings or paintings. They were carried on the person and used as a means of displaying wealth and status.
Amber is used to cure headaches, heart problems and arthritis. It also treats respiratory based allergies, neck related diseases, thyroid problems and even throat cancers.It is also used as protective amulet against negative magic.
Origin – China, 19th century
Measurement – height 4″ x width 2″
Material – Amber
