鼻烟壶 - 精美的中国白玉鼻烟壶，镶银、孔雀石与珊瑚镶嵌座托，雕刻“寿”字 - 硬玉，推测为翡翠

Fine Chinese White Nephrite Jade Snuff Bottle with Silver, Malachite & Coral Mounts, Carved "Shou" Longevity Character, Late Qing–Early Republic, c.1880–1920

Description

Finely carved Chinese snuff bottle fashioned from white nephrite jade of pleasing creamy tone, the front deeply engraved with the auspicious character 壽 (Shou), symbolizing longevity, health, and good fortune.

The bottle is further embellished with silver-mounted vertical panels inset with polished malachite and coral cabochons on both sides, creating an elegant contrast of color against the pale jade. The openwork carved foot is executed in a traditional archaistic style, while the bottle retains its silver collar and attractive domed carnelian stopper.

The interior has been hollowed in the traditional manner for use as a snuff bottle. A spoon is present.

An elegant and refined example combining jade carving with silver and hardstone inlay, representative of the luxury objects produced during the closing decades of the Qing Dynasty and the early Republican period.

Condition:
Very good antique condition. Minor age-related wear, light surface scratches and natural inclusions consistent with age. Silver mounts with expected oxidation. No significant cracks or repairs observed.

Estimated Date:
Late Qing Dynasty – Early Republic, circa 1880–1920.

Conditions of Sale

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1. Shipment, Delivery & Risk

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2. Customs, Refusal & Contract Termination

All import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, brokerage charges, and related governmental assessments are solely the buyer’s responsibility. Refusal to accept delivery for any reason — including refusal to pay customs duties or import charges — constitutes:

• Voluntary refusal of performance
• Material breach of contract
• Immediate termination of the sale in favor of the seller

In such cases, the seller reserves the right to:

• Request full payment release from Catawiki
• Recover all return shipping fees, storage fees, administrative charges, carrier penalties, and related costs
• Apply a reasonable restocking fee where permitted
• Decline any obligation to reship the lot

Returned parcels caused by refusal, non-payment of customs, failure to collect, or incorrect address remain entirely at the buyer’s risk and expense.

3. Condition & Description

All lots are sold “as is” and “as photographed.”

Photographs form part of the description and accurately represent visible condition at the time of listing.

Age-related wear, patina, oxidation, glaze variation, craquelure, firing marks, surface irregularities, minor losses, restorations, manufacturing variations, and material inconsistencies are inherent characteristics of antique, vintage, and collectible objects across all categories and do not constitute defects. The absence of reference to condition issues does not imply perfect condition. No warranty is made that any lot is free from restoration, repair, alteration, or replacement unless expressly stated in writing.

4. Attribution & Opinion

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