Hengshui neihua snuff bottle

Snuff bottles were originally used by Manchu, Mongolian, Tibetan and other nomadic minorities in China, mainly in copper, silver and porcelain. After the Ming dynasty, the hookah was introduced into the mainland with snuff. Later, the variety of snuff bottles gradually increased. By the Qianlong period of Qing Dynasty, jade, jadeite, spar, precious stones, agate, ceramics, copper and silver, bamboo and wood carving, nesting, internal painting and other snuff bottles had appeared. Coupled with the continuous improvement of the level of technology, it is not only a practical product, but also a favorite arts and crafts. The snuff bottle with internal painting is made of agate, spar, amber and other materials. Before painting, first use iron sand balls and diamond sand to evenly grind the inner wall of the hookah, and then design and draw works with various themes according to the shape of the hookah. The internal painting snuff bottle, which originated from China Hengshui Xisan Internal Painting Art Institute, has been internationally praised as a pocket work of art with its exquisite shape, colorful materials, exquisite craftsmanship and unique decoration. Founded in 1988, China Hengshui Xisan Interior Painting Art Institute currently has 18 influential interior painters at home and abroad. With their unique painting style and exquisite skills, they have become the spare parts of Ji School's internal painting, and have been well received by collectors from all over the world.
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