Snuff bottle (5) - Metal

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Set of five handmade Asian snuff bottles dating to 1940–1950, metal and likely silvered with turquoise inlays, including two round flat bottles with engraved dragon motifs, one ornate bulb-shaped piece with chain and spoon, one smaller model with multicolour inlays, and one larger vase-shaped model with floral relief.

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A beautiful set of five handmade Asian snuff bottles, probably Tibetan or Nepalese, presumably silver-plated and richly decorated with inlaid turquoise.

These decorative miniature bottles were traditionally used for snuff or perfume and are characterized by their refined engravings, filigree work, and symbolic motifs such as flowers, dragons, and traditional good-luck symbols.

The set consists of five different models:
• 2 round, flat snuff boxes with engraved dragon motifs and turquoise cabochons
• 1 richly decorated spherical model with a chain and accompanying spoon
• 1 smaller model with multicolored stone inlay (turquoise & coral)
• 1 larger, vase-shaped model with floral relief decoration

A beautiful set of five handmade Asian snuff bottles, probably Tibetan or Nepalese, presumably silver-plated and richly decorated with inlaid turquoise.

These decorative miniature bottles were traditionally used for snuff or perfume and are characterized by their refined engravings, filigree work, and symbolic motifs such as flowers, dragons, and traditional good-luck symbols.

The set consists of five different models:
• 2 round, flat snuff boxes with engraved dragon motifs and turquoise cabochons
• 1 richly decorated spherical model with a chain and accompanying spoon
• 1 smaller model with multicolored stone inlay (turquoise & coral)
• 1 larger, vase-shaped model with floral relief decoration

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
5
Country of Origin
Asia
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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Objects sold
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