Vintage Chinese Natural Stone Snuff Bottle w/Stopper & Spoon 3" Tools All hand painted in the

All hand painted in the classic cobalt blue and floral motif

The Nakago (blade hole) has front and back (punch holes) to get a better fit indicating that the tsuba was affixed to a working sword

Printed with the Kiwame censor's seal

the kujaku furnace is expected to finally retire in the third generation

Heraldry & Symbolism

Vintage Chinese Natural Stone Snuff Bottle w/Stopper & Spoon 3" Tools All hand painted in theThis is a Vintage Chinese Natural Stone Snuff Bottle with Stopper & Spoon in a Curled Water Beast motif. Early to mid 1900's Height = . 75" Diameter = 2" The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Initially, they were practical containers for holding powdered tobacco, which was sniffed for its stimulant effects. However, they evolved into decorative art objects, often made from materials like glass, porcelain,