Treasure in your palm

Author: Zhang Yongxiu
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Snuff bottles come in various shapes and are exquisite and delicate. They are renowned for their perfect artistry and exquisite craftsmanship, making them both convenient to collect and to handle. Snuff bottles are highly favored by collectors and enthusiasts. As someone once remarked, "A small snuff bottle embodies the essence of cultural and artistic traditions across generations. No other Chinese art form can gather so much craftsmanship variation in one piece." This small booklet introduces the appreciation and collection of snuff bottles, covering their history, appraisal, collection, market trends, and is accompanied by numerous illustrations, providing readers with a general overview of the development of the snuff bottle market.