Snuff bottle (2) - Glass, Wood - HUGH MOSS SNUFF BOTTLES

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Pair of Qing Dynasty Chinese snuff bottles from China, one rectangular fossilized wood bottle with coral dome (H 5.8 x W 3.6 x D 1.1 cm) and one oval yellow glass bottle with a jade imitation and jadeite stopper (H 6 x W 4.5 x D 2.9 cm), in good condition with minor flaws, from the Hugh Moss collection.

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Description from the seller

A pair of very fine, early Chinese snuff bottles, originating from the collection of Hugh M. Moss in London and later the collection of shipping magnate Willem Veder in Rotterdam. Acquired in 2022 from art dealer Aalderink Oriental Art in Amsterdam. Invoice with provenance statement included. Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century.

Description:
A rare rectangular jet (fossilized wood) snuff bottle. Topped with a coral dome. In excellent condition, with a natural inclusion on one side.

Dimensions: H: 5.8 x W: 3.6 x D: 1.1 cm
Weight: 27 grams
Base: Hugh Moss inventory label.

An oval yellow glass 'jade imitation' snuff bottle with a jadeite stopper. Very elegantly shaped and perfectly balanced. In very good condition, with only a few small flakes to the rim.

Dimensions: H: 6 x W: 4.5 x D: 2.9 cm
Weight: 56 grams
Base: Hugh Moss inventory label.

Registered and insured shipping. Local collection available.

A pair of very fine, early Chinese snuff bottles, originating from the collection of Hugh M. Moss in London and later the collection of shipping magnate Willem Veder in Rotterdam. Acquired in 2022 from art dealer Aalderink Oriental Art in Amsterdam. Invoice with provenance statement included. Qing dynasty, 18th-19th century.

Description:
A rare rectangular jet (fossilized wood) snuff bottle. Topped with a coral dome. In excellent condition, with a natural inclusion on one side.

Dimensions: H: 5.8 x W: 3.6 x D: 1.1 cm
Weight: 27 grams
Base: Hugh Moss inventory label.

An oval yellow glass 'jade imitation' snuff bottle with a jadeite stopper. Very elegantly shaped and perfectly balanced. In very good condition, with only a few small flakes to the rim.

Dimensions: H: 6 x W: 4.5 x D: 2.9 cm
Weight: 56 grams
Base: Hugh Moss inventory label.

Registered and insured shipping. Local collection available.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
HUGH MOSS SNUFF BOTTLES
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
China
Material
Glass, Wood
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Colour
Black, Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
2.9 cm
Estimated period
1750-1800, 1800-1850
Sold by
Kassius
The NetherlandsVerified
17
Objects sold
2
Objects in auction
4
Reviews
Private

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