Snuff bottle - Agate - Silhouette Agate Well-Hol
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China, agate silhouette snuff bottle in pebble form, late 19th to early 20th century, brown translucent material, height 6 cm, jade cabochon stopper; excellent condition.
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19th Century Chinese Silhouette Agate Snuff Bottle – Pebble Form – Well Hollowed with Jade Stopper
A fine late 19th - early 20th century Chinese silhouette agate snuff bottle carved in naturalistic, tactile pebble form.
Material: Translucent chalcedony / dendritic silhouette agate.
Visuals & Inclusions:
Natural dark inclusions forming an evocative silhouette reminiscent of classical ink wash painting (scholar / landscape scenery). Under transmitted light, the stone reveals a luminous warm honey-amber glow.
Workmanship:
Exceptionally well-hollowed with thin, even walls and visible traditional hollowing tool marks visible through the aperture.
Stopper: Pale jade cabochon stopper with original cork mount and bone/horn spoon intact.
Dimensions: Height approx. 6 cm (including stopper).
Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
19th Century Chinese Silhouette Agate Snuff Bottle – Pebble Form – Well Hollowed with Jade Stopper
A fine late 19th - early 20th century Chinese silhouette agate snuff bottle carved in naturalistic, tactile pebble form.
Material: Translucent chalcedony / dendritic silhouette agate.
Visuals & Inclusions:
Natural dark inclusions forming an evocative silhouette reminiscent of classical ink wash painting (scholar / landscape scenery). Under transmitted light, the stone reveals a luminous warm honey-amber glow.
Workmanship:
Exceptionally well-hollowed with thin, even walls and visible traditional hollowing tool marks visible through the aperture.
Stopper: Pale jade cabochon stopper with original cork mount and bone/horn spoon intact.
Dimensions: Height approx. 6 cm (including stopper).
Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Silhouette Agate Well-Hol
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Agate
Colour
Brown
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
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