Chinese Sodalite Fish-Form Snuff Bottle

A Lapis Lazuli snuff bottle Chinese, carved in the form of a fish, has stopper Measures: Height 2.5 in. (6.5 cm.).

An Agate snuff bottle Chinese, Qing Dynasty 19th century, of ovoid shape with rounded shoulders carved with lion-mask ring handles on the shoulders...

A Chinese carved Lapis-Lazuli vase and cover, 19th / 20th century, flanked with elephant head handles supporting loose rings, side carved with a low relief carved dragon the other u...

Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle The baluster form body of mocha color with a wide mid-body band painted with stylized characters, agate domed cap, with scoop. Height 2.75 in. Conditi...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This example is carved from a beautiful, dark blue hardstone flecked with white and red deposits. Showcasing the natural beauty of the stone, the bottle is decorated only by small tiger carvings...

Antique Chinese hand carved lapis lazuli snuff bottle, relief carved with a boy figure to one side, and a flying bat to the other side, havin...

A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, finely decorated with two scaly slithering cobalt blue five claw dragons contesting a flaming pearl, carved in relief above a border of cras...

A Chinese blue color Peking glass overlay snuff bottle in globular form, on pale white ground, hand carved and decorated with four Buddhist treasures , on a slightly raised footring,...