19th century Chinese white/gray jade snuff bottle of rectangular section carved with a bat and Immortality Fungus on one side, and a lengthy poem on the other. Very well carved and hollowed. True nephrite jade, very pleasant matte surface, beautiful brown streak incorporated into design, carnelian stopper, ivory spoon. Height with stopper 2 3/8 inches.
19th century Chinese ivory snuff bottle in flat spade shape carved on both sides with a roundel containing 4 Chinese characters in raised relief, with leaves above and below. Original very well carved ornate wooden stand. Very well made, old age lines, excellent patina, original ivory stopper (some losses to the rim as can be seen on the photos), ivory spoon. Height with stopper 2 7/8 inches, height with stand 3 5/8 inches.
19th century Chinese lacquer snuff bottle in flask form with inlaid lac burgaute design on each side and shoulders depicting flower arrangements. Lac Burgaute is a French term describing a lacquer technique with inlaid designs using small shapes of iridescent blue-green and purple abalone shell and silver wire. Very well made, well hollowed, ivory stopper and stained ivory spoon. Height with stopper 2 3/8 inches.
19th century Chinese jade snuff saucer in a shape of a footed dish with gently concave surface. Does not photograph well. Wonderful translucent stone, great patina, couple of tiny chips to the very rim, wonderful feel of age. Diameter 1 3/8 inches.
19th century Chinese ivory snuff saucer of simple round shape with gently concave surface. Does not photograph well. Beautiful patina, some old light brown stains, wonderful feel of age. Diameter 1 5/16 inches, 1/4 inches thick.
Rather unusual 19th century Chinese Peking glass snuff saucer with snowflake body and red overlay foot carved with cresting waves and droplets. Wonderful quality carving, original pitting to the top, beautiful patina, overall in great condition - no chips or repairs, very pleasant feel of age. Diameter 1 11/16 inches.
