Chinese Snuff Bottles

Released on by Trevor W. Cornforth
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  • Chinese Snuff Bottles Book Detail

  • Author : Trevor W. Cornforth
  • Release Date : 2002
  • Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
  • Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
  • Pages : 224
  • ISBN 13 : 9780764315916
  • File Size : 55,55 MB
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Chinese Snuff Bottles by Trevor W. Cornforth PDF Summary

Book Description: 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 study and admire through excellent color photographs. There are examples of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other bottles with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle is fully described with a value range. This book shows that it is not necessary to be wealthy to own good snuff bottles, nor is it guaranteed that only wealthy collectors have the best ones. Be prepared to be delighted in this addictive collecting field.

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Chinese Snuff Bottles

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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

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Chinese Snuff Bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of Chinese art. It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or

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Out of print for more than 10 years, this exceptional book has become a rare item sought after by collectors for many years. This important limited edition repr