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Turquoise snuff bottle from China, Qing Dynasty (c. 1800–1850), oval flattened form carved in natural turquoise with a relief of a bird in flight above wavy motifs; height 6.1 cm, width 4 cm, depth 1.5 cm; original attribution, in good condition with minor signs of age.
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Carved turquoise snuff bottle, China
Refined tobacco snuff bottle made of natural turquoise, with an oval flattened shape, finely carved in relief featuring a depiction of a bird in flight above wavy elements. The stone, in a blue-green hue, displays the characteristic network of dark veins typical of antique turquoise, with a uniformly patinated surface that testifies to the age of the piece and the natural oxidation process of the stone over time.
The cap, also in turquoise, is shaped in a hemispherical form and fits harmoniously into the profile of the body. The craftsmanship and stylistic rendering evoke late imperial production, with a probable date in the 19th century.
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Carved turquoise snuff bottle, China
Refined tobacco snuff bottle made of natural turquoise, with an oval flattened shape, finely carved in relief featuring a depiction of a bird in flight above wavy elements. The stone, in a blue-green hue, displays the characteristic network of dark veins typical of antique turquoise, with a uniformly patinated surface that testifies to the age of the piece and the natural oxidation process of the stone over time.
The cap, also in turquoise, is shaped in a hemispherical form and fits harmoniously into the profile of the body. The craftsmanship and stylistic rendering evoke late imperial production, with a probable date in the 19th century.
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Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Turquoise snuff bottle
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Turchese
Dynastic Style/Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Style
Antique
Colour
Turquoise
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Attribution
Original
Height
6.1 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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