Description
Traditional Tibetan Snuff Bottle
About Our Beeswax Bottle
This traditional Tibetan beeswax bottle, made of silver, illustrates its specific quality workmanship and spiritual elements associated with Tibetan culture. The elaborate pattern on the bottle represents a protective deity or renowned creature, which is commonly utilized as a symbol of power and protection in Tibetan art. The mask-like visage dominates the front of the bottle, with precise engravings and expressive features. The focal figure is surrounded by flowery or flame-like patterns, which provide movement and dimension to the design. The craftsmanship highlights the significance of symbolism in Tibetan artifacts, which can serve both functional and spiritual reasons.
The bottle has been decorated with coral, as well as turquoise, and lapis lazuli stones, exuding an air of elegance and spirituality. These stones, especially in Tibetan culture, are thought to have protection and healing abilities. A chain connects the delicately carved cover to the body, a useful yet ornate element that protects the bottle's ability to carry relics items. With its modest size of 6.5 cm in height and 4 cm in breadth, and a weight of only 0.042 kg, this bottle would have been a portable presently priceless personal item, representing both prestige and devotion.
Introduction to Beeswax Bottles
Snuff bottles have a long history of about 300 years and occupy a unique position in Tibetan art. One of the most fascinating things about Tibetan art is the creation of Snuff bottles. Snuff was once quite popular among Tibetan. Various snuff containers, such as snuff boxes and bottles, were designed and made for the snuff-takers. No matter whether they were rich or poor, there were always suitable ones for them. But nowadays, you know, the cigarette is overrunning worldwide. The snuff bottle tends to be more like a plaything or ornament with ingenious techniques, a stylish appearance, and good portability.
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Size: 6.5 cm (Height) x 4 cm(Width)
Weight: 0.042 kg
Material: Silver, Coral, Artificial Stone: Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli
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