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A yellow glazed porcelain snuff bottle from the Qing Dynasty (late 19th century, ca. 1850–1900), 6.8 cm high, 5 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep, weighing 69 g, relief‑moulded with the Eight Immortals, in fair condition with a small loss to the chest of one figure and age related wear.
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A Chinese yellow glazed porcelain snuff bottle, dating to the Late Qing period.
Finely moulded in relief with scenes depicting the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian), the legendary Daoist deities associated with longevity, prosperity and good fortune. The figures are shown amongst swirling clouds and auspicious motifs, rendered in delicate relief against a warm yellow glazed ground.
The bottle displays attractive craftsmanship and strong decorative appeal, making it a desirable example of traditional Chinese snuff bottle art.
Height: 6.8 cm
Condition: A small loss is present to the chest area of one immortal figure, together with minor age-related wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
A charming and collectible Chinese snuff bottle, ideal for collectors of Qing Dynasty porcelain, snuff bottles, and Daoist-themed works of art.
A Chinese yellow glazed porcelain snuff bottle, dating to the Late Qing period.
Finely moulded in relief with scenes depicting the Eight Immortals (Ba Xian), the legendary Daoist deities associated with longevity, prosperity and good fortune. The figures are shown amongst swirling clouds and auspicious motifs, rendered in delicate relief against a warm yellow glazed ground.
The bottle displays attractive craftsmanship and strong decorative appeal, making it a desirable example of traditional Chinese snuff bottle art.
Height: 6.8 cm
Condition: A small loss is present to the chest area of one immortal figure, together with minor age-related wear consistent with age. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
A charming and collectible Chinese snuff bottle, ideal for collectors of Qing Dynasty porcelain, snuff bottles, and Daoist-themed works of art.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
69 g
Title additional information
Snuff Bottle
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Colour
Yellow
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
6.8 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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