Snuff bottle - Agate - Hugh M. Moss

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A yellowish translucent agate snuff bottle in the Qing Dynasty style (c. 1800–1850), 6 cm high, 5 cm wide, 3 cm deep, weighing 55 g, from a private collection and sold without a stand, with two chips at the mouth visible in photographs.

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Description from the seller

Offered is a very refined and exclusive snuff bottle from a private collection. The photos provide a good and realistic view of the condition and color of the object.

The last 2 photos were taken in daylight conditions. The snuff bottle has 2 chips on the mouth of the snuff bottle. These are well captured by clear photos (see red marking).

The snuff bottle has a spherical, oval form and is made of yellowish translucent agate, finished with a green stopper and a refined spoon.

Dimensions
Height: 6 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Weight: 55 g

This is an exclusive snuff bottle from the Hugh M. Moss collection.

The object will be carefully packed and shipped.

Offered is a very refined and exclusive snuff bottle from a private collection. The photos provide a good and realistic view of the condition and color of the object.

The last 2 photos were taken in daylight conditions. The snuff bottle has 2 chips on the mouth of the snuff bottle. These are well captured by clear photos (see red marking).

The snuff bottle has a spherical, oval form and is made of yellowish translucent agate, finished with a green stopper and a refined spoon.

Dimensions
Height: 6 cm
Width: 5 cm
Depth: 3 cm
Weight: 55 g

This is an exclusive snuff bottle from the Hugh M. Moss collection.

The object will be carefully packed and shipped.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
55 g
Title additional information
Hugh M. Moss
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Agate
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Provenance
Private collection
Colour
Yellow
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
6 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
The NetherlandsVerified
Private

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