#4071 Vtg Chinoiserie Famille Rose Roosters Snuff Bottle 4." H W/Stand

 Chinese Colorful Famille Rose Snuff Bottle adorned with hand-painted roosters and peonies. Roosters, representing faithfulness and punctuality, have a symbolic meaning of auspiciousness. Historically, crowing of roosters signaled the end of night. With dimensions of 3.5" h and 4" H with the stand 1.75" diameter, this 4.5" bottle was used by Chinese and Mongolians for powdered tobacco during the Qing Dynasty. Tobacco use was prohibited, yet snuff was accepted as a medicinal remedy for ailments.