Chinese Snuff Bottle

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6 years ago

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Description

This Chinese snuff bottle is carved from one piece of rock crystal and features interior painted scenes. One side features a winter scene of children playing and Chinese Symbols, including one red symbol. The other side features a summer scene of children playing and one Chinese Symbol. Snuff bottle includes jade top and scoop, although the cork holding the scoop has separated from the top.

This snuff bottle measure 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/8" at its largest points.

This bottle is in good condition with one small nick at the base.

Category Asian Art

Medium Rock Crystal

Distinguishing marks This item has Chinese symbols, including one red one that I believe specifies the year created

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 1/8"

Date Period Unknown

History Unknown - this was acquired at an estate sale.

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