Jul 14, 2014 snuff bottle connection english dubbed kungfu and fight movies. Jul 04, 2012 the use of snuff was first introduced to the chinese during the 16 th century, starting as fashion in the upper class, and then spread to all social classes, it was a sign of wealth and position, whoever had the rarest and most beautiful snuff bottle was considered at a higher status. Over rare kung fu movies to order with covers sleeves boxart, in pal or ntsc. Over the course of the two hundred year period snuff bottles were fashionable, their demand spread from the royals exclusively down to the entire qing dynasty society. Comprising three interior painted glass snuff bottles, a repoussed silvered metal snuff bottle, a peking glass gourd snuff bottle, a carved water buffalo horn snuff bottle, and a full ivory snuff bottle. Our bottles are in good condition, are of the age stated in the description, and have artistic merit. Snuff bottles from the mary and george bloch collection. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Snuff bottle connection 1977 the movie database tmdb.
When finished shopping click checkout at top farright. It was fashionable in the chinese court by the 1680s. The carving of glass blocks as if they were hardstones was a common alternative to blowing the vessels, and often reserved for glass imitating precious stones, such as aquamarine, amethyst and beryl. Manufacture involves grinding the tobacco and subjecting it to repeated fermentations. Matteo ricci, an italian jesuit father who worked in beijing in the early 17th century. This page was last edited on 12 january 2019, at 23. This is a very good chinese snuff bottle, which we date to the earlier part of the 20th century, circa 1920 it is made. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The purpose of small vessels such as the russian imperial snuff bottle is well known. Shen tui tie shan gong, snuff bottle connection tw 1977. The film was released in the hong kong on 15 september 1977. Glass painted in coloured enamels, bronze stopper with coral inset imperial workshops, beijing. Porcelain chinese snuff bottle decorated with polychrome enamels on glaze the subject relates the subjugation of the rebel zhang geer imperial jingdezhen kilns daoguang mark and period, 18211850.
Antiques, regional art, asian, chinese, snuff bottles trocadero. Snuff bottles were made out of many different materials including porcelain, jade, rhinoceros horn, ivory, wood, tortoiseshell, metal and ceramic, though probably the most commonly used material was glass. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The habit of snuff taking spread to china from the west during the 17th century. Yet the art of interior painting in snuff bottle was born and developed in china and unique to the country. A wanted fugitive, john hides out with a teen who is an expert in the infamous iron armor technique. It is also easy to use from mobile devices and tablets. Snuff bottle connection by 1977 the hong kong movie scene was becoming a sea of change.
Enter john liu as a special agent sent to identify who the russian traitor is and who his contact is within the walls of the forbidden city. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The international chinese snuff bottle society website has a fresh new look and colour scheme. May 04, 2020 carved, painted, or decorated snuff bottles show the exquisite taste and workmanship of asian artisans. Topics are intended to cover all aspects and types of bottle collecting. Natural old chinese agate made snuff bottle old man longevity beautiful veins. Rent snuff bottle connection shaolin drunkard 1977 on dvd. Snuff bottle connection 1977 adds a novel twist to the kung fu genre by making a group of russians the villains and setting up a chinese secret agent and his con man brother as the ching dynastys only defense against a russian takeover of manchuria. The bottle on the right of brazilian snuff is from the collection of yeung tat che in hong kong. Apr 26, 2020 snuff bottle qianlong reign period 17361795. The film was released in the hong kong on 15 september 19. Oval compressed form white jade snuff bottle, well hollowed with a concave foot and flat foot rim, straight neck with flat rim, hand carved in low relief with an identical design on each shoulder with confronting archaistic kui dragons shown with their bodies covered with archaistic scrolling patterns and raised bosses, each side carved in low. Chinese vintage carved jade snuff bottle antique jadeite. Chinese rose quartz snuff bottle with two dragons and pearl qing.
Get yourself some knowhow on these trinkets and you could discover a fun way to make extra money on the side. Buy snuff bottle chinese red series book online at low prices in. In some cases, we have known the provenance over many years. Ijen hasnt connected with their friends on goodreads, yet. Henry yue young, kieb shih, jang lee hwang, roy horan, ma wu, lili liu.
In europe people kept snuff in small hinged boxes, from which they took pinches of the substance between thumb and forefinger before sniffing it. Based in san francisco, california he is a member of the bay area snuff bottle collectors and the international chinese snuff bottle society, whose website is a member of our hall of fame. Snuff bottle connection 1977 stream and watch online. Signed and engraved bovine bone snuff bottle with flowers. Enter john liu as a special agent sent to identify who the. Snuffs may be scented with attar of roses, lavender, cloves, jasmine, etc. As china and russias governments are talking peace. This example from the qing court collection in beijing was made for the. Invincible armour 1977,hwang jang lee is a corrupt ming guard who frames john liu for murder. There are still slow spots and stock fight scenes that are added merely to pad out the running time, but for the most part this is abovepar stuff. Snuff bottle connection 1977 is one such film that, over many years, more people had trouble finding than those that actually got to see it, making it a somewhat rarity with faint bits of praise and earnest speculation by those who noted its impressive cast and action director. Domestic snuff came from the provinces of shandong, sichuan, guangdong, zhejiang and jiangsu, while the moreprized and certainly moreexpensive imported snuff came from spain, france, and scotland, with the most highly regarded of all, brazil. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Snuff bottle, opaque whitish glass with red cut overlay. Therefore, snuff was carried in a small bottle like other medicines. Watch snuff bottle connection prime video amazon uk. Shaw brothers productions were starting to struggle at the box office and alternative studios were making a mark. The more intricately and beautifully decorated the bottle, the higher status or.
Snuff bottle connection english dubbed kungfu and fight movies. It was a case of out with the old and in with the new. Smoking tobacco was illegal during the dynasty, but the use of snuff was allowed because the chinese considered snuff to be a remedy for common illnesses such as colds, headaches and stomach disorders. Carved, painted, or decorated snuff bottles show the exquisite taste and workmanship of asian artisans. Because they represent chinese calligraphy, painting, ceramics, enameled works, and more, today snuff bottles are among the most sought after and collected types of chinese artwork. Guo, jianyong 2016 inside painting, as used for chinese snuff. Chances are ill be going later this year so it would be good to have a bit of background info to aid some snuff hunting im also a big liqueurbitters fan so cant wait to get my hands on some jagermeister etc for a reasonable price. The habit of snufftaking spread to china from the west during the 17th century and became established in the 18th century. Dealers international chinese snuff bottle society. What we do know is that once the members of imperial court caught a whiff, they were hooked. Looking to watch snuff bottle connection on your tv, phone, or tablet. Entryway living room dining room kitchen bedroom office view all.
It may have arrived via traders from portugal or russia, or it could have been brought by invading manchus. In this vintage martial arts adventure, a master fighter john liu is searching for a special snuff bottle, which is no easy task since factions of russian and manchu armies are looking for the. The stopper usually had a very small spoon attached for extracting the snuff. In europe, snuff tobacco powder was kept in miniature boxes called snuff boxes due to the use to which they were destined. Beginning the qing dynasty mid1600s, tobacco reached china from the americas via japan. Our collection of exquisite miniatures bottles, made from many different media and material, showcase the amazing technical virtuosity of chinese craftsmanship. The history of snuff bottles and snuff international.
Snuff bottles from the mary george bloch collection part viii view auction details, bid, buy and collect the various artworks at sothebys art aucti. Snuffbottle connection is another of those films that seems to have acquired an enormous cult reputation even though it remains hard to find on any format. Snuff bottle connection full movie in english in high definition russian plot to invade china, hwang jang lee retuns as. The size of a snuff bottle is small enough to fit inside the palm. Buy snuff bottle connection dvd from amazons movies store. A carved chalcedony snuff bottle, probably imperial, official school, 17601800. The practice of taking snuff powdered tobacco was introduced to china from europe. Chinese snuff bottles are the containers of this precious material. Interior painting in snuff bottle snuff bottles are not native to china but were reportedly introduced from the west by fr.
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See more ideas about bottle box, perfume bottles and small bottles. Antiques, regional art, asian, chinese, snuff bottles offered for sale on trocadero internet antique mall. Chinese snuff bottles for sale at online auction modern. Bowls with circular medallions painted in overglaze colours with yellow or rose grounds are, perhaps. Although most glass bottles were blown, usually into a mould, many early bottles were carved from a solid piece of glass. Get the best deals on antique chinese snuff bottles when you shop the largest online selection at. Snuff is powdered tobacco blended with aromatic herbs or spices. Snuff, powdered preparation of tobacco used by inhalation or by dippingthat is, rubbing on the teeth and gums. Snuff bottles painted with miniature designs were first made toward the end of the 18th century, but most belong to the reign of the jiajing 17961820 and daoguang 182150 emperors. What we do know is that once the members of imperial court caught a. Chinese snuff bottles, only a couple inches in height, are pieces of art that once held powdered tobacco as a remedy for headaches, stomachaches, and other ailments. This snuff bottle community forum is dedicated to the novice, more experienced, and expert collectors.
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Most snuff bottles do not measure more than 2 12 inches high and are made of amber, jade, ivory or cinnabar. Snuff bottle, glass painted in coloured enamels, beijing, china, qing dynasty, qianlong reign period, 17361795. Sometimes also referred to as euronozzle, this contour was developed with minimal emissions, safe and comfortable handling in mind and was standardised in the early 2000s by the gas industry to replace the existing contours in all of europe. Eine prise fur todliche pfeifen john liu, deutsch, eastern youtube. Snuff bottles were used by the chinese during the qing dynasty to contain powdered tobacco. See more ideas about bottle box, perfume bottles and bottle. Vintage arts, regional art, asian, chinese, snuff bottles. Such as the snuffbox was part of the personal outfit of the european gentleman, such the snuff bottle became part of the outfit of the chinese nobleman. They typically have tiny spoons attached to the cork stopper top for ease of scooping the snuff. Its not clear how snuff, what we know as powdered tobacco, first made it to china in the early to mid1600s. Because they represent chinese calligraphy, painting, ceramics, enameled works, and more, today snuff bottles are among the most sought after and collected types of chinese ar. Snuff is powdered tobacco, usually blended with aromatic herbs or spices. Get the best deals on jade antique chinese snuff bottles when you shop the largest online selection at.
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