No. 103115571

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Snuff bottle - Glass - AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
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Snuff bottle - Glass - AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

A Chinese faceted amber glass snuff bottle, of octagonal form, crafted from translucent, deep amber colored glass. The body features crisp, faceted geometric planes that taper toward a flat oval base and a short, cylindrical neck. Topped with a domed green jadeite stopper, fitted with a cork and a slender brass measuring spoon. The glass displays naturalistic internal variations and swirling common to the period. Qing dynasty, 19th century. Measurements: H: 7.3 x W: 4.3 x D: 2.6 cm. Condition: Excellent, with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Sharp edges remain well-defined. Provenance: From an old French private collection, ex. Robert Hall Sale 1990 by repute. This 19th-century glass snuff bottle mimics rare amber, a highly prized "simulated" material. Its octagonal shape references the Taoist Bagua (Eight Trigrams), symbolizing cosmic balance and protection for the owner. Registered and insured shipping.

No. 103115571

No longer available
Snuff bottle - Glass - AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

Snuff bottle - Glass - AMBER GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE

A Chinese faceted amber glass snuff bottle, of octagonal form, crafted from translucent, deep amber colored glass. The body features crisp, faceted geometric planes that taper toward a flat oval base and a short, cylindrical neck. Topped with a domed green jadeite stopper, fitted with a cork and a slender brass measuring spoon. The glass displays naturalistic internal variations and swirling common to the period. Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Measurements: H: 7.3 x W: 4.3 x D: 2.6 cm.
Condition: Excellent, with minor surface wear consistent with age and use. Sharp edges remain well-defined.
Provenance: From an old French private collection, ex. Robert Hall Sale 1990 by repute.

This 19th-century glass snuff bottle mimics rare amber, a highly prized "simulated" material. Its octagonal shape references the Taoist Bagua (Eight Trigrams), symbolizing cosmic balance and protection for the owner.

Registered and insured shipping.


Bidding closed
Sarah Le Helley
Expert
Estimate  € 1,500 - € 1,800

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