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Rare Shape Chinese Cloisonne Triangular Snuff Bottle Hand Enameled, 19thC Qing

About the Item

This is a very good example of a small rare shaped triangular Chinese snuff bottle, made from cloisonne´ with hand enamelled decoration depicting various floral designs and complete with its original chained stopper, all dating to the 19th century Qing period, circa 1850. This bottle has a rare triangular shape with its original stopper which is attached to the bottle by a short chain. The main decoration depicts three different floral scenes, one on each face, where one face also has Chinese writing and other motifs against a burnt orange enamel background. There is also a border pattern to the shoulder and upper section. This is a most unusual small 19th century piece, finely decorated and quite different to other snuff bottles we have seen previously. Notes: There is a possibility that this piece could have been used as a scent or perfume bottle but we consider it was a snuff bottle. Either way it is a fine and unusual piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.9 in (4.83 cm)Width: 0.82 in (2.09 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cloissoné,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M 3021stDibs: LU990324469072
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