Snuff bottle - Hard stones, Agate, Lapis lazuli - Snuff boxes

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Chinese snuff bottle made of hardstone in agate and lapis lazuli, tabatière title, height 7 cm, width 4 cm, depth 2.5 cm, weight 58 g, origin China, good used condition with small signs of aging.

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Superbe Tabatière Chinoise

This authentic Chinese snuff bottle

Dimensions:
Weight: 58g - Height: 7 cm - Width: 4 cm

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Magnificent baluster-shaped snuff bottle, carved in natural agate with amber and milky hues. The shoulders are adorned with finely relief-carved lion heads. The piece is completed by its original stopper topped with a red coral cabochon.

Dimensions: Height 6 cm, width 5 cm, weight 86.2 g

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Historical Chinese Snuff Bottle in Imperial Lapis-Lazuli

Authentic Chinese snuff bottle, embodying a status symbol. Originally introduced into China for medicinal purposes, these small bottles quickly became works of art and essential social markers.

Material: Rare and precious natural lapis-lazuli, noted for its deep royal blue and sparkling pyrite inclusions, highly prized by the imperial court.

Dimensions: Height 6 cm, width 4 cm, weight 56.5 g.

These objects embody refinement and history. Do not wait to bid on these unique pieces and bring a piece of Chinese history into your home.

Superbe Tabatière Chinoise

This authentic Chinese snuff bottle

Dimensions:
Weight: 58g - Height: 7 cm - Width: 4 cm

****
Magnificent baluster-shaped snuff bottle, carved in natural agate with amber and milky hues. The shoulders are adorned with finely relief-carved lion heads. The piece is completed by its original stopper topped with a red coral cabochon.

Dimensions: Height 6 cm, width 5 cm, weight 86.2 g

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Historical Chinese Snuff Bottle in Imperial Lapis-Lazuli

Authentic Chinese snuff bottle, embodying a status symbol. Originally introduced into China for medicinal purposes, these small bottles quickly became works of art and essential social markers.

Material: Rare and precious natural lapis-lazuli, noted for its deep royal blue and sparkling pyrite inclusions, highly prized by the imperial court.

Dimensions: Height 6 cm, width 4 cm, weight 56.5 g.

These objects embody refinement and history. Do not wait to bid on these unique pieces and bring a piece of Chinese history into your home.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
58 g
Title additional information
Snuff boxes
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Hard stones, Agate, Lapis lazuli
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Sold by
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Objects sold
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