KOI CARP REVERSE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE SPRING TABLE which form the basis of

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KOI CARP REVERSE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE SPRING TABLE which form the basis ofChinese traditional glass snuff bottles, particularly those featuring koi fish, originated in the 18th century Qing Dynasty and were designed to store tobacco, which was valued for its medicinal properties while smoking was banned. Koi themed bottles often use "inside painting" (Nei Hua) techniques, a 19th century innovation where artists painted intricate, reversed images inside translucent glass bottles. This delightful bottle is true to the