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.

Rooster
Outspoken and high profile. The Rooster does not trust any one but he is ready to give advice and support others. He pays much attention to his outlook. he is born to be lucky and his life is full of resources.
Year: 1921; 1933; 1945; 1957; 1969; 1981; 1993; 2005;

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 porcelain snuff bottle painted with a rooster.

The snuff bottle is a traditional Chinese cultural art piece with a long history and rich cultural connotations.

It was typically used to hold tobacco for people to use when smoking.

On this snuff bottle, the artist skillfully uses painting techniques to vividly depict the image of a rooster on the surface of the porcelain.

This form of art is both practical and aesthetically pleasing, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of traditional Chinese art.

The rooster pattern on the snuff bottle carries rich symbolic meanings.

In traditional Chinese culture, the rooster is considered a symbol of bravery, intelligence, and good fortune.

It often appears in various occasions such as celebrations, rituals, and daily life.

On this snuff bottle, the image of the rooster may represent the owner's personality traits or convey good luck and happiness.

This artwork not only has ornamental value but also carries people's yearning and expectations for a better life.

In addition, this snuff bottle also has historical significance.

In Chinese history, the snuff bottle, as a unique smoking tool, was once popular.

Many literati and artists liked to use snuff bottles to taste tobacco and appreciate its artistic charm.

This snuff bottle may be a precious historical relic, witnessing the development and changes of traditional Chinese culture.

By appreciating this snuff bottle, we can better understand Chinese history and culture.