Snuff bottle (3) - Agate
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A lot of three Chinese snuff bottles in agate and carnelian with hand-carved decoration, dating to the 20th century, each with stopper; bottle 1 features a landscape with calligraphy, bottle 2 a carp relief, and bottle 3 a simple leaf motif, with approximate dimensions 6 cm high, 3.5 cm wide and 1 cm deep, origin China, condition good with minor signs of age.
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Nice lot of three Chinese snuff bottles, made from agate and carnelian, all three with hand-carved decoration. These bottles date from the 20th century and together form an attractive lot for collection or decoration.
1. Agaat snuffles with landscapes and calligraphy
• Material: red-brown agate / carnelian
• Decoration: an engraved mountain landscape with trees, combined with Chinese calligraphy and a seal
Period: likely the first half of the 20th century.
• Stop: present
• Condition: good condition, light wear appropriate for age
2. Agaat snuffles with a fish motif
• Material: semi-transparent red-orange agate
• Decoration: relief of a fish (carp), symbol of luck and prosperity
Period: around the mid-20th century.
• Stop: present (probably added later)
• Condition: good condition, no cracks or fractures
3. Small carnelian snuff bottles with leaf motif
• Material: carnelian
• Decoration: simply cut leaf motif
• Period: 20th century
• Stop: present
• Condition: reasonable condition with visible signs of wear and small irregularities in the stone
Nice lot of three Chinese snuff bottles, made from agate and carnelian, all three with hand-carved decoration. These bottles date from the 20th century and together form an attractive lot for collection or decoration.
1. Agaat snuffles with landscapes and calligraphy
• Material: red-brown agate / carnelian
• Decoration: an engraved mountain landscape with trees, combined with Chinese calligraphy and a seal
Period: likely the first half of the 20th century.
• Stop: present
• Condition: good condition, light wear appropriate for age
2. Agaat snuffles with a fish motif
• Material: semi-transparent red-orange agate
• Decoration: relief of a fish (carp), symbol of luck and prosperity
Period: around the mid-20th century.
• Stop: present (probably added later)
• Condition: good condition, no cracks or fractures
3. Small carnelian snuff bottles with leaf motif
• Material: carnelian
• Decoration: simply cut leaf motif
• Period: 20th century
• Stop: present
• Condition: reasonable condition with visible signs of wear and small irregularities in the stone
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
China
Material
Agate
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
1 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950, 1970-1980
