A Good Japanese Snuff Bottle for the Chinese Market 19C

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1900: item #821834
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A GOOD JAPANESE IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET, 19TH CENTURY.

These larger than usual bottles are based on the Imperial bottles made for the Chinese emperor Qianlong who reigned during the second half of the 18th century. This bottle was made in Japan and is superbly carved, as you would expect, with deep undercutting.

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A Wood and Ivory Octagonal Snuff Bottle Late Qing

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1930: item #784664

A hexagonal snuff bottle - or even possibly a medicine bottle - made of wood inlaid with bone ivory insets. The wood is probably rosewood from the from the color and grain. Each of the bone ivory insets have different incised picture of flowers - the both the top and the bottom of the piece are lappet border of palm leaves. The top is solid wood with a pouring spout made of the same ivory and made as a screw top for a screw on lid. The top stopper and spoon are missing. The base is undecorated w... Click for details

19th Century Chinese Smoky Crystal Snuff Bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #783557

Chinese Smoky Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle , Qing Dynasty. Size: 2 3/4 inch. Condition: good condition. Agate stopper may not be original, no spoon.

Carved Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1920: item #756303
SB112

DESCRIPTION: A lovely Chinese ivory snuff bottle of rounded spade form, each side carved with a display of “precious objects,” or rare items of beauty generally treasured by their owner. The depiction on this bottle consists primarily of bronze objects carved in raised relief. Dating from the Late Qing to Early Republic (1900 – 1925), it is in very good condition and amply hollowed. One side is darker than the other due to long exposure in a display setting. The lid does fit more snugly than... Click for details

Carved Agate Chinese Snuff Bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #749310
SB107

DESCRIPTION: A carved agate snuff bottle in ovoid form, the stone of a very light celadon color with burnt orange inclusions which have been cleverly worked into the design. A crowing rooster is carved in high relief on one side, and as the bottle is turned we see the russet inclusion appear as the “rising sun,” tinting the morning clouds around it – very ingenious! The bottle has a raised, free-form foot and is topped with a lavender colored stone cap. Late Qing to early Republic (1880 – 192... Click for details

Carved Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1940: item #747912
SB115

DESCRIPTION: A carved ivory snuff bottle in the form of a caparisoned elephant, the ornamented saddle’s side banners each bearing the image of Buddha. The bottle rests on a raised foot, and is complete with its original ivory cap. One side of the bottle is lighter in color than the other, usually caused by one side receiving more light over many years. Republic Period (1911 – 1949), and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. DIMENSIONS: 2 ½” high (6.5 cm).

Carved Agate Chinese Snuff Bottle, Qing

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #746938
SB109

DESCRIPTION: A handsome carved agate snuff bottle, the stone of a light tan color with lighter inclusions on one shoulder, the front face carved in high relief with a crane wading among the lotus. Well hollowed and in excellent condition with an ebony stone cap; late Qing, c. 1900 (1880 – 1920). DIMENSIONS: 2 ½” high (6.4 cm).

Vibrant Chinese Blue Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #746773
SB103

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese snuff bottle of vibrant, transparent sapphire-blue glass in flattened rectangular form with rounded shoulders and footed base. Excellent condition with a double-beaded cap; early to mid 19th C., Qing Dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 2 7/8” high (7.3 cm).

Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Peonies

Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1920: item #746528
SB111

DESCRIPTION: A lovely carved ivory snuff bottle in flattened spade form, each side with a shaped cartouche containing carved peonies in full bloom, symbolic in China of good fortune and honor. The base is supported by a raised foot, and the ivory cap is original to the bottle. Excellent condition, C. 1900 – 1920 (late Qing, Early Republic). DIMENSIONS: 2 ½” high (6.4 cm) x 2” wide (5 cm).

Chinese Celadon Jade Snuff Bottle, 19th C.

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #731599
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DESCRIPTION: A celadon jade snuff bottle in ovoid form, carved on one side with a clump of bamboo, the other with water lotus. Several naturally occurring dark inclusions have been cleverly worked into the design. The bottle is nicely hollowed inside and it is capped with a bright green jadeite stopper. Excellent condition, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” high (5.8 cm).