Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic era, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful grouping of three vintage Peking glass snuff bottles, each skillfully fashioned to imitate prized natural stones such as white jade and banded agate. Two of the bottles are formed from a luminous milky white glass with warm caramel-toned accents and low-relief carved decoration, while the third is a striking deep blackish-brown with smoky tonal variations. Each bottle is finished with a domed stopper, and two retain their functional attached spoons - one made of brass and the other of bone - used for dispensing powdered snuff or tobacco. The lid without the spatula is carved from genuine red jasper, while the other two lids are Peking glass crafted to resemble banded red agate. They are highly collectible and make charming display pieces, with excellent overall condition and only light wear commensurate with age. Size of largest: 2.5" W x 3" H (6.4 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s

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#196014

  • Condition: Jasper lid does not have a spoon attached. Some minor nicks to surfaces, but otherwise intact and great conditions.

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