A fine nephrite (jade) snuff bottle of compressed rectangular form with rounded shoulders and cylindrical neck, the material of even white colour with pale gray markings along the lower areas,lightly carved with bamboo and ducks, the bottle supported on an ovoid foot with a flattened base deeply incised as a seal reading "precious,"1780-1850.
An agate snuff bottle of flattened ovoid form with slightly flared cylindrical neck and concave mouth, supported on a raised foot rim with recessed base, the material of pale beige colour with russet markings carved in relief with figures in rafts, the reverse undecorated. 2.75" tall. 1780-1860.
An agate snuff bottle
lightly carved with lotus on one side, chrysanthemum on the other, the material well hollowed and of even reddish brown colour, the flattened form supported on a concave base
1780-1860
2.2 inches tall without stopper
Translucent ruby red colour; of octagonal section with protruding facets on each face, the elongated neck with a slight taper and a wide mouth, supported on a flat base
1740-1800
1.75 inches tall without stopper
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An unusual amber snuff bottle of even reddish brown colour, carved as two melons issuing from thick vines in high relief, a squirrel to the lower left of one side, supported on a raised foot with a recessed base.
1860-1920
2.3 inches tall
A clear quartz crystal of tapering and elongated form with a short cylindrical neck, supported on a raised foot rim with recessed base. 2.6 inches tall. 1800-1880.
A fine pale greenish-white jade carving of a boy wearing baggy garments and holding a lotus stem with leaves and blossom
18th - 19th Century
2.2 inches tall
A clear quartz "rock crystal" snuff bottle carved in the form of an elongated melon with leaves and fines extending to the sides, the well hollowed body with a small dimple foot
1760-1850
2.5 inches without stopper
