Black Lacquer Chinese Inlaid Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle *READ No Topper*

Antique Black Lacquer Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle Beautiful Iridescent Inlaid Lac Burgaute With Flowers and geometric shapes. Missing Topper. See ALL pictures please for details! Size: 1.5 inches across 2.5 inches tall 0.5 inches thick *Condition: missing the stopper and there is a flaw on the mouth opening (see pic . Some of the inlays are missing, but not many. Please check all pictures for more details as this is the bottle you will be receiving when you purchase. Thank you for stopping by! This is an amazing piece of history. Please ask all questions before purchasing! If you do not love the price, please send me an offer! We would love to hear from you! Happy eBaying!! Here is some history about snuff bottles: They were first used during the Qing dynasty to contain powdered tobacco. Smoking tobacco was illegal during the Qing dynasty, but the use of snuff was allowed because the Chinese considered snuff to be a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, headaches and stomach disorders