2001 Year Of The Snake Snuff Bottle, Limited Edition Chinese

Description

2001 Year Of The Snake Snuff Bottle, Limited Edition. Numbered 1249 out of 3000. Certificate of authenticity included. Part of the Yi Arts And Treasures of China. In excellent condition.
The Chinese believe that those born during the snake zodiac sign will inherit and possess the qualities of being graceful, soft spoken and has a passion for good books, fine food, theatre and in general, all finer things in life. This limited edition snuff bottle is brilliantly and finely hand painted from the inside of the bottle with a small brush. On each side of bottle are painted a snake each a different color and in a different position.
The bottle measures 3 3/4” tall and at the widest point about 2 1/2”. No crakes or chips. Never been used.