The art of the snuff bottle has its origins in the introduction of tobacco snuff to the Imperial Court of the Manchus (Qing Dynasty 1642-1911). This book showcases the style, history and significance of rare bottles from the 17th Century until the end of Imperial China and beyond. Title: Chinese Snuff Bottles Author: Low, Denis S. K. Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc Publication Date: 2008/02/20 Number of Pages: 416 Binding Type: HARDCOVER Library of Congress: oc2007184827 Additional Details \N BRAND : Low, Denis S. K.
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