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

Amber Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1910: item #917577
SB108

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese snuff bottle of flattened ovoid form, crafted from hand blown amber colored glass with suspended gold flecks. Under normal lighting this bottle is darkly opaque with the gold giving a spectacular glitter effect; when held to the light it becomes transparent where both sides can be seen at once. Qing Dynasty and in excellent condition with green nephrite cap; no interior spoon. DIMENSIONS: 2” high.

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

Chinese Glass Bloodstone Snuff Bottle 19thC.

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #898641
3999

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

An attractive glass snuff bottle in imitation of bloodstone. Genuine old bottle. No stopper.

Approximately 2 inches (5.1 cm) high. In perfect condition. Light wear from normal use.

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Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle of Landscape Scenes

Chinese: Snuff Bottles: Glass Pre 1900: item #895625
J80L20

A Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle dating circa 1900. Delicately painted with mountain and river landscapes and a small person on each side, this snuff bottle is in excellent condition. Calligraphy can be seen on upper left of one side. The stopper is silver with Peking glass beads. Bottle including stopper measures 3.5" (9 cm) high.