{"product_id":"chinese-wood-or-bamboo-carved-snuff-bottle","title":"Chinese Wood or Bamboo Carved Snuff Bottle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChinese Carved Wood or Bamboo Snuff Bottle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrigin: China  |  Medium: Wood or Bamboo  |  Technique: Hand Carving\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis diminutive yet commanding object exemplifies the refined artisanal tradition of Chinese snuff bottle production. Fashioned from wood or bamboo — materials prized in Chinese decorative arts for their natural warmth and workability — the bottle bears hand-carved surface decoration executed with considerable skill and attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnuff bottles of this type were produced primarily during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), when the practice of inhaling powdered tobacco became fashionable among the Chinese imperial court and literati class. Over time, the snuff bottle evolved from a purely functional vessel into a highly collectible art object, with examples crafted from an extraordinary range of materials including glass, jade, porcelain, ivory, and organic materials such as wood and bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eObject Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snuff bottle with stopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood or bamboo (natural organic medium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinese decorative arts tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent with age and use; please refer to photographs for full condition assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of Chinese miniature carving, suitable for display in a private collection or alongside related works of Asian decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recycled Rarities","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43606825762890,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6568\/2506\/files\/20251031_112241_4eaf37d1-75ef-4f86-a7a1-3ac0f138f125.jpg?v=1779178549","url":"https:\/\/recycledrarities.com\/products\/chinese-wood-or-bamboo-carved-snuff-bottle","provider":"Recycled Rarities","version":"1.0","type":"link"}