A tribute to eternal renewal, this embellished snuff bottle honors the immortal phoenix— symbol of long life—reborn in delicate botanical materials of enduring beauty.

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The use of the poppy seeds create an interesting textural composition. The choice of white on the phoenix creates dissonance to the overall piece.

Chaos carves the soul. Strength pulls us upstream. Peace finds us in the eddy.

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Pleasing color palette on the bottle and placement of material creates a lovely rhythmic presentation. The dominant color of the gold stopper bifurcates the design.

Scented secrets in a bottle.

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The addition of the royal palm base is a creative response to the schedule. The size of the bottle in relation to the base creates an imbalance.

The Chinese phoenix, symbol of harmony and good fortune, perches atop the Empress's carved jade snuff bottle. Rare treasure is found where the phoenix rests.

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The asymmetrical balanced phoenix creates drama and rhythm in this harmonious colored design.

My snuff bottle is intended for an elegant lady who loves lace and luxury. I wanted to create
a feminine fantasy.

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The effective use of the agave lacework creates a pleasing rhythmic design. The color of the blue stone dominates and distracts from the overall distinction.

A porcelain snuff bottle from the Qing Dynasty with a blue floral relief. Flowers serve as a decorative element that symbolize status and wealth.

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This classic Chinese motif is executed with attention to scale and proportion. The application of the clear topcoat on the bottle collar is distracting from the overall design.