Snuff bottle - Mineral - Chinese Snuff Bottle

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Chinese Snuff Bottle – Republic Period

Chinese Snuff Bottle – Republic Period
​Material: Milky mineral (likely chalcedony or quartzite), black lacquer.
Period: Republic Period (1912–1949).
Technique: Hand-ground mineral body, decorated with lacquer overlay technique.
​Technical Information and Condition:
​Body Material: The bottle is carved from a hard natural mineral of milky white color.
​Internal Characteristics: When backlit, natural internal inclusions and a cloudy structure of the material are clearly visible.
​Decoration: The sides and front feature a black lacquer overlay with hand-carved geometric motifs and stylized symbols.
​Stopper: Original stopper featuring a green mineral (jade/jadeite) set in a metal mount.
​Condition: The item shows signs of age and regular use.
​Wear: Minor abrasions and patina are visible on the neck and base.
​Integrity: No major cracks or restorations.

Chinese Snuff Bottle – Republic Period

Chinese Snuff Bottle – Republic Period
​Material: Milky mineral (likely chalcedony or quartzite), black lacquer.
Period: Republic Period (1912–1949).
Technique: Hand-ground mineral body, decorated with lacquer overlay technique.
​Technical Information and Condition:
​Body Material: The bottle is carved from a hard natural mineral of milky white color.
​Internal Characteristics: When backlit, natural internal inclusions and a cloudy structure of the material are clearly visible.
​Decoration: The sides and front feature a black lacquer overlay with hand-carved geometric motifs and stylized symbols.
​Stopper: Original stopper featuring a green mineral (jade/jadeite) set in a metal mount.
​Condition: The item shows signs of age and regular use.
​Wear: Minor abrasions and patina are visible on the neck and base.
​Integrity: No major cracks or restorations.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Chinese Snuff Bottle
Country of Origin
China
Material
Mineral
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
56 mm
Width
54 mm
Depth
25 mm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
Sold by
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