摘要
"Every elite scholar envisions a paradise in his mind." For collectors, snuff bottles are their paradises. Small and delicate, snuff bottles integrate various forms of art, including poetry, calligraphy, painting, seal carving and engraving, embodying Chinese
Every elite scholar envisions a paradise in his mind＂ For collectors, snuff bottles are their paradises. Small and delicate, snuff bottles integrate various forms of art, including poetry, calligraphy, painting, seal carving and engraving, embodying Chinese culture and craftsmanship within tiny boxes. Over the past century or so, snuff bottles have always been favored by art collectors, thanks to their unique values for appreciation and collection.
