A Chinese Painted Snuff Bottle–Emperor Xian Feng

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1980: item #1012044
COLL 1060

This painted Chinese glass snuff bottle has a portrait of Emperor Xian Feng. The painting is done on the outside of the bottle with enamel paints. The calligraphy on the reverse panel translates from left to right as: Xian Feng Emperor. The top edge has a band of Greek Key figures and the sides have floral designs. The reign mark on the foot translates as being from the Xianfeng era of the mid-19th century – 1851-1861. However, the calligraphy is a modern style and the snuff bottle is modern – ... Click for details

Chinese Amber Glass Snuff Bottle, 19th Century.

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #1000131
4130

A CHINESE AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, 19TH CENTURY.

A genuine old facetted amber glass snuff bottle. 19th century.

Approximately 2.5/8 inches (6.7 cm) high. There is a small chip to the glass on the edge of the lower facet on one side; just near to it is a minuscule chip, both small enough to polish out. Light wear from use. Please... Click for details

A 20th Century .Glass Snuff Bottle-Shape of a Cabbage

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1980: item #991693
ICHI 1888

This is an unusual and amusing glass snuff bottle molded to look like a long Chinese cabbage. It tapers from a dark green end through progressively lighter greens and then ends in a pure white glass. The stopper is a yellow tip made of plastic. The bottle is well hollowed and is in mint condition. It measures 3” long with the stopper in and is 1 3/8” diameter at its widest. We date it to the mid to later 20th century, circa 1950s-1970s.

Rare Last Emperor Hongxian Snuff Bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1920: item #958059

Extremely rare and historically significant snuff bottle of Hongxian the president of China, who was also the very last emperor, briefly in 1916. Reverse painted on glass with gold leaf background, this is a rare find and a treasure worthy for any serious collector.

Crystal painted snuff bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1990: item #933069
2058

Exquisite inside painted glass crystal bottle depicting 7 tigers in a mountain landscape. This piece is dated 1987 which marks the height of contemporary Chinese Arts and Crafts as this coincides with opening up of the PRC and its eagerness to highlight the skill of their traditional artisans. Pieces from this period are much sought after by Chinese collectors as quality has since then declined. The quality of this piece may recognized in that it is painted 360 degrees (note that s... Click for details

An erotic glass snuff bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #929579
929579

Date: 19th Century

Of compressed form with flared neck and recessed foot, the bottle decorated with a light pink glass overlay on a white ground, each side depicting a man and a woman embraced with passion.

H: 6.1 cm excluding stopper

Condition: Excellent... Click for details

A green overlay snuff bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #929559
929559

Date: 19th Century

Of rounded square form decorated with magpie and chrysanthemums carved in dark green glass over a white ground.

H: 6.3 cm excluding stopper

Condition: Excellent.... Click for details

A tall red glass overlay snuff bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #929558
929558

Date: 19th Century

Of elongated form decorated all-over with Koi fishes deeply carved in transparent red glass over a clear ground suffused with bubbles.

H: 7.1 cm excluding stopper

Condition: Excellent, with one tiny chip to the overlay.... Click for details

A large clear glass snuff bottle

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #929543
929543

Date: 19th Century

Of globular form with a broad neck and recessed foot, the clear glass imitating rock crystal.

H: 6.2 cm excluding stopper

Condition: Excellent

Ref. 929543

Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle 19thC.

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #898644
4000

A CHINESE GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE, “ABSTRACT”, 19TH CENTURY.

A Chinese glass snuff bottle with inclusions, rather like a modern abstract painting. Genuine old bottle. No stopper.

Approximately 2.1/4 inches (5.7 cm) high. A couple of shallow chips to the mouth that could be polished away. Wear to the base. ... Click for details