Chinese miniature bottles for containing snuff display intricate decorations and are coveted by collectors worldwide. This book is conceived as a pricing guide for prospective collectors. Introductory chapters describe the history of snuff taking and the use of decoration and symbolism in Chinese art. The bulk of the material consists of 650 color photographs of the bottles organized by material and listing prices. Examples of fakes and forgeries are also included. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Trevor Cornforth and Nathan Cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in Westcliff On Sea, Essex, U.K. They have also co-authored a smaller volume, The Handbook of Chinese Snuff Bottles.
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Anbieter: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, USA
Zustand: New. The history of snuff and its specialized bottles from the 17th century to the present in America, Europe, and China. Descriptive text and over 650 diverse snuff bottles of glass, stone, porcelain, enamel, wood, ivory, amber and other materials with distinctive interior and exterior decorations. Each bottle fully described with a value range. Num Pages: 224 pages, 657 color photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WCN; WD; WF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1588. . 2002. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Artikel-Nr. V9780764315916
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Zustand: New. Über den AutorTrevor Cornforth and Nathan Cheung are each both enthusiastic snuff bottle collectors and respected antiques dealers with separate shops in Westcliff On Sea, Essex, U.K. They have also co-authored a smaller volume, The. Artikel-Nr. 898619307
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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 224 pages. 0.29x0.23x1.00 inches. In Stock. Artikel-Nr. 0764315919
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