Vintage Chinese Natural Purple Stone Snuff Bottle w/ Stopper 2.5" Lamp 1920's) Nakashima ware ceramic cup

1920's) Nakashima ware ceramic cup & saucer all printed in blue

Having been in storage for much of the past century

Used traditionally in Chado tea ceremony

it remains in fine condition throughout

Luck & Fortune

Vintage Chinese Natural Purple Stone Snuff Bottle w/ Stopper 2.5" Lamp 1920's) Nakashima ware ceramic cupThis is a Vintage Chinese Natural Purple Stone Snuff Bottle With Stopper (no spoon). Early to mid 1900's Height = 2. 5" Width = 2. 5" 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, jade, or precious