Packing: Brocade gift box

G.W:180g

The Chinese Zodiac is based on a twelve year cycle --- each year being represented by an animal and determine your own sign. In China, this is just an alternative way to say how old you are.

The animals include Rat which mean charm, Ox patient, Tiger sensitive, Rabbit articulate, Dragon healthy, Snake deep, Horse popular, Goat elegant, Monkey clever, Rooster deep thinkers, Dog loyalty and Pig chivalrous.

Rat
Emotional and opportunistic. The Rat is clever, sensitive and always cares for his lover. He is ready to face challenges. Whenever there is difficulty, he will try best to work out.
Year: 1924; 1936; 1948; 1960; 1972; 1984; 1996; 2008

Purpose: Remembrance/Gifts/Souvenirs/Collectibles/Decorations for the home or office

Craft: Hand painted in the snuff bottle inner side with a specialized painting hook_brush by skilled artists

Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:      Listen to it

The artwork is a glass snuff bottle painted with a depiction of the rat from the Chinese Zodiac.

Snuff bottles are traditional cultural art pieces with a long history and rich cultural significance.

They were commonly used to hold tobacco for people to use when smoking.

The designs on the snuff bottles represent different meanings and symbols.

On this snuff bottle, the rat is portrayed as an intelligent, witty, and agile figure.

This may be because in Chinese culture, rats are considered symbols of wisdom and dexterity.

Additionally, rats are often associated with wealth and good fortune, so on some occasions, people use rats as mascots.

Aside from the image of the rat, this snuff bottle also employs exquisite painting techniques and intricate detailing.

These elements make the entire snuff bottle look very delicate and ornate, giving it an air of elegance and sophistication.

Overall, this snuff bottle is not only a practical item but also a work of art with profound cultural roots.

It represents the pursuit of wisdom, wit, and good fortune in traditional Chinese culture while also showcasing the artist's superb skills and creativity.