Chinese Snuff Bottles: A Guide to Addictive Miniatures

One of the loveliest objects to come from China's Imperial history is the snuff bottle—elegant, tactile, beautifully crafted, and above all small; it makes an ideal subject for collectors. This book clearly explains the history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. For the novice, it provides fascinating background and descriptive information, and for the established collector it showcases over 650 diverse snuff bottles to s...