Have you ever searched for pebbles or shells along the sea shore, selecting them for either colour or shape and found an appeal in handling them, so much so, that you simply could not throw them away? If so, you have the makings of a dedicated collector.

Part of the pleasure of owning these bottles is the tactile appeal found in handling them.

Boundless possibilities
There is also such a vast and diverse number of collecting possibilities. A collection could be based on any of the great Chinese fine arts and in each field it would be possible to have really important fine examples in this form of miniature works of art.

There are collections based on Jade and Hardstone carvings, others prefer Glass and Overlay Glass, or Chinese porcelain, or Enamels and Cloisonne, or you might like to base a collection on Paintings.

I can imagine how you find it hard to perceive a collection of bottles based on Chinese paintings but they exist. Remarkable signed landscape scenes and even portraits with superb calligraphy (often poems) have actually been painted on the inside of glass and stone bottles.

Some collections feature uncarved bottles of rare stones, or Lacquer, or Amber and Ivory. Most collections consist of the collector’s favourite subject but include a variety of other treasured bottles. There are collections that use as a theme; animals, or a colour such as Imperial Yellow, or Blue and White, and as there are so many possibilities, no two collections ever look the same.

International connections
For anyone considering buying Snuff Bottles I should explain that it is an international pursuit. There is even an International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society’ with a large and active membership. Having been members over a long period we have found that fellow members are such interesting and friendly people.

There is a bond between a collector that leads to friendship, until we meet in the auction rooms that is! It is well worth joining, as there is a very informative, quarterly magazine, full of good colour photographs. Information is surprisingly, freely shared amongst members and by the specialist dealers. So much can be learned this way, in fact far more than just by studying the many very fine, beautiful books on the subject.

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Ray Sayeed Ray Raihan Sayeed commenced his college education in the fall of 2010 at Loyola University Chicago in Illinois, and he currently majors in both pre-med and business.

With the popularity of salsa music, it has become much easier to find salsa dance schools with salsa dance instructors. However, its important to find an instructor who is well versed in their craft.

Here are some tips to finding a good salsa instructor in your area:

Check your local phonebook under dance. You will most likely find a listing of dance instructors and dance schools. Call schools to see if they offer salsa dance classes. Theyll most likely point you in the right direction.

Do an online search. Most dance schools have websites. If you do a search on the Internet you will definitely find instructors. Simply type in the terms salsa dance instructors, salsa dance schools or salsa dance along with your city name. The Internet will give you a listing of salsa dance instructors in your area. If you dont specifically see a listing of a salsa dance school with instructors, try visiting the dance school in your area and ask if they know of any good salsa dance instructors or schools.

If you do find a school, pay them a visit and ask to speak to the instructor. Its best to evaluate them first before you invest your time and money.

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