Snuff bottle - Glass
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Gem-Red Glass Snuff Bottle, a mid‑20th‑century Chinese glass snuff bottle in excellent condition and approximately 6.5 cm tall including the stopper.
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Gem-Red Glass Snuff Bottle
Dimensions: Approx. 6.5 cm in height including the stopper.
Condition: Excellent overall condition (with natural signs of use and wear).
Description:
This snuff bottle is entirely rendered in a deep ruby-red color, with a rich and saturated tone. The glass is translucent and lustrous like a gemstone, giving the piece a sense of luxury and refinement. The body of the bottle is smoothly rounded and polished, with simple yet delicate surface carving that reflects the superb craftsmanship of the artisan.
The stopper is decorated with metal mounting and topped with a red gemstone, enhancing the bottle’s overall elegance and opulence. Snuff bottles made of gem-red glass such as this were not only widely appreciated as practical objects in their time, but, due to their distinctive materials and craftsmanship, have also become highly sought-after artistic treasures among modern collectors.
Gem-Red Glass Snuff Bottle
Dimensions: Approx. 6.5 cm in height including the stopper.
Condition: Excellent overall condition (with natural signs of use and wear).
Description:
This snuff bottle is entirely rendered in a deep ruby-red color, with a rich and saturated tone. The glass is translucent and lustrous like a gemstone, giving the piece a sense of luxury and refinement. The body of the bottle is smoothly rounded and polished, with simple yet delicate surface carving that reflects the superb craftsmanship of the artisan.
The stopper is decorated with metal mounting and topped with a red gemstone, enhancing the bottle’s overall elegance and opulence. Snuff bottles made of gem-red glass such as this were not only widely appreciated as practical objects in their time, but, due to their distinctive materials and craftsmanship, have also become highly sought-after artistic treasures among modern collectors.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
0 g
Country of Origin
China
Material
Glass
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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