Porcelain Flat Wu Lou Snuff Bottle With Longevity Cranes
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Porcelain Flat Wu Lou Snuff Bottle With Longevity Cranes
Good things come in small packages. This beautiful miniature is a Chinese snuff bottle made of porcelain with a touch of Feng Shui - the snuff bottle crafted into the shape of a Wu Lou and is painted with symbols of cranes all round.
The Bird of Immortality, the crane is a very popular symbol in Feng Shui that heralds longevity, marital harmony and wisdom. The crane is the most favored of all bird symbols of good fortune next to the phoenix.
Snuff bottles are the Chinese equivalent of the snuff boxes that evolved in the Western World. The popularity of snuff bottles became evident in the late 17th century but the 18th and 19th centuries were the glory days for the production of snuff bottles even though the art continues to the present day.
A very nice piece to add to your collection or makes a great gift for any occasions.