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9 Snuff Bottles, China, late Qing Dynasty

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:650.00 EUR Estimated At:1,040.00 - 1,300.00 EUR
9 Snuff Bottles, China, late Qing Dynasty
Cloisonné; opal glass with blue overlay; jasper, tiger eye; agate; different quartzes
China, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 1900
In part relief-like figural, zoomorphic and floral décor
Diverse in colors and shapes
Total height, with lid: 4.5-9 cm
Very good condition

The present collection consists of nine snuff bottles, which were manufactured circa 1900 in China. The bottles form a delightful collection because of their multiple materials, colors and shapes. The materials are made of cloisonné, opal glass with blue overlay, jasper, tiger eye, agate and different quartzes. The bottles have different shapes and show a fine carved, incised or cut decor with figural, zoomorphic or floral motifs. All bottles come with the fitting stoppers and spoons.

The bottles are in very good overall condition with minor wear. The total heights, with lids, vary from 4.5 to 9 cm. (cko)
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