Unusual OLD raised figures Porcelain Snuff Bottle

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1940: item #771829
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This snuff bottle came from an estate in London. It is old, at least 70 years and it is unusual in its size of 3 3/4" tall. It has highly raised figures and is an export quality. It has no damage, base has normal firing flaws for this type of ware. Nice look, glass top with brass spoon. An old piece soon to be considered antique. A good addition to a collection and a pleasing piece to look at.

Turquoise Snuff Bottle Lion-Dog Beast

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1980: item #771780
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A well carved standout snuff bottle. It is a Lion-Dog Beast. Carnelian top, ivory-bone spoon. It is 2" long. Hand carved of turquoise, not the colored resin sold as turquoise, this is real turquoise. A wonderful snuff bottle.

Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle (Carnelian) 20th Century

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1980: item #771481
4560

Chinese carnelian agate snuff bottle. 20th century. About 2 inches high. marked on bottom.

Jade Snuff Bottle Li Dragon Handles Elegant Carving

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1980: item #768520
JSB

An outstanding snuff bottle. Beautiful Serpentine Jade. Wonderful carving with 2 li Dragons as handles. Key design on bottom rim. Bone spoon. This bottle is 3" tall, 1/2" thick and well hollowed out. It looks much more expensive than my price now, and I am sure it will do better than the stock market as a term investment and something wonderful to look at while it grows in value. Not new, it is probably at least a few decades old.

Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle, "Woman on Spotted Deer"

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1950: item #754367
4546

Complexly carved Chinese ivory snuff bottle depicting a woman riding or sitting on a spotted deer. Probably before 1950. Fine condition. Separate head serves as the spoon top. On fitted wooden stand. About 3 1/2 inches high.

Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle, "Man Riding On Tiger"

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1950: item #754363
4545

Complexly carved Chinese ivory snuff bottle depicting a man riding or sitting on a tiger. Probably before 1950. Fine condition. Separate head serves as the spoon top. On fitted wooden stand. About 3 1/2 inches high.

Carved Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1940: item #747912
SB115

DESCRIPTION: A carved ivory snuff bottle in the form of a caparisoned elephant, the ornamented saddle’s side banners each bearing the image of Buddha. The bottle rests on a raised foot, and is complete with its original ivory cap. One side of the bottle is lighter in color than the other, usually caused by one side receiving more light over many years. Republic Period (1911 – 1949), and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. DIMENSIONS: 2 ½” high (6.5 cm).

Chinese Eight Fish Snuff Bottle

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1970: item #710691
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An amber-colored snuff bottle has carvings of eight fish, auspicious Chinese symbols of wealth, abundance, freedom and harmony. Four fish swim on one side below calligraphy incised on a shoulder of the bottle; four fish on the other side swim among lotus plants, emblems of fruitfulness. For good measure, a ninth fish is incised between the two carved areas. Dating from mid to late 20th century, this piece is a relative newcomer in the venerable snuff bottle field. It is in excellent condition ex... Click for details

Chinese Reverse Painted Snuff Bottle with Birds

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1930: item #704786
QL

A different pair of birds are delicately painted on each side of this lovely reverse painted snuff bottle. The cap is made of brass and coral. In excellent condition with just some minor corrosion to brass band around the lid, it measures 3 inches x 1.75 inches.

Old Chinese Coral Figurine Lady Buddha Snuff Bottle

Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Snuff Bottles Pre 1960: item #703108
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Old (1960's) Chinese Coral Carved Goddess with Happy Buddha Stopper Snuff Bottle

It is 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall by 1.5 inches (4 cm) wide.

It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except small chips at the lady's ribbons and no stopper (as seen in the... Click for details