Royal treasure of Qing's
The Qing dynasty was the last feudal dynasties of china. It was the second dynasty that was founded by the minority rulers but its social productivity increased in an unprecedented manner. The treasures of the Qing dynasty revealed sumptuous life of the dynasty and gives an expression of the elegant culture during that reign. History also shows splendid achievements of the people in arts and crafts. Antique snuff bottles are sold at a very high price and collectors spend money to keep these treasures in their homes.
There is a collection of cultural items in the museums that reveals about the rich and luxurious lifestyle of the emperors. The royal treasure signifies the imperial power and it is displayed in the royal palace. The real royal treasure of Qing’s dynasty found in the royal palaces and museums is a snuff bottle. The snuff bottle was the discovery of the Chinese artists and it was made in beautiful patterns and shapes that indicated about the love of Chinese rulers for art. Snuff was introduced by the Europeans.
Snuff had mild anesthetic properties due to which it became widely popular among the rulers because it helped them to relax. Snuff bottles remained in fashion for a period of over 200 years till the end of the Qing dynasty. It is a specialized art form that was mainly used in china for making beautiful miniature bottles. Artisans used different techniques for manufacturing glass snuff bottles and making paintings on these bottles to give them royal look. These were made with imperial taste but people belonging to the literary and scholar class also started using the snuff bottles.
Chinese people applied different techniques and art forms due to which the popularity of these bottles flourished all around the world. The Chinese snuff bottles were greatly cherished by the Europeans and other people around the world because of the unique art forms and class designs carved on them by the experienced artists. These are small in size and versatile in style. It is easy to collect these bottles and carry from one place to another. During the Qing dynasty snuff bottles were made in different regions. Different techniques and metals were used by the artisans other than glass. Inside painted snuff bottles were the most remarkable achievement of the Chinese artists. Small bottles were painted from inside with different patterns by using specialized brush to give them an authentic look. A few treasures and antique pieces can be seen in auction houses and museums in the different parts of the world.