Snuff bottle (3) - Malachite
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Attractively grouped lot of three Chinese malachite snuff bottles, with carved reliefs and floral motifs, dating to the mid‑20th century and measuring about 6 cm high, 4 cm wide and 2 cm deep.
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An attractive lot of three Chinese snuff bottles, made from malachite and green composite material, dating from the 20th century. The lot shows a nice variation in quality, carving, and form, and is suitable as a collectible or decorative set.
1. Large malachite snuff bottles with relief
• Material: solid malachite
• Decoration: deeply carved relief with a landscape and floral motif
• Form: sculptural and asymmetrical
• Stop: light-colored stone ball (likely added later)
Period: mid-20th century
• Condition: good condition, no cracks or restorations
2. Malachite snuffers with coral stopper
• Material: malachite
• Decoration: carved floral motifs
• Stop: carved red coral stopper with a little spoon
• Period: 20th century
• Condition: good used condition, light wear appropriate for age
3. Green sniffers made of composite material
• Material: green composite / reconstituted stone
• Decoration: relief with flowers and leaves
• Period: mid to late 20th century
• Condition: used, with visible signs of wear and material cracks
An attractive lot of three Chinese snuff bottles, made from malachite and green composite material, dating from the 20th century. The lot shows a nice variation in quality, carving, and form, and is suitable as a collectible or decorative set.
1. Large malachite snuff bottles with relief
• Material: solid malachite
• Decoration: deeply carved relief with a landscape and floral motif
• Form: sculptural and asymmetrical
• Stop: light-colored stone ball (likely added later)
Period: mid-20th century
• Condition: good condition, no cracks or restorations
2. Malachite snuffers with coral stopper
• Material: malachite
• Decoration: carved floral motifs
• Stop: carved red coral stopper with a little spoon
• Period: 20th century
• Condition: good used condition, light wear appropriate for age
3. Green sniffers made of composite material
• Material: green composite / reconstituted stone
• Decoration: relief with flowers and leaves
• Period: mid to late 20th century
• Condition: used, with visible signs of wear and material cracks
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
China
Material
Malachite
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950, 1960-1970
