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Antique Chinese Composite Amber Carved Beast Taotie Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
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A late Qing period Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from composite amber. This bottle is adorned with meticulously carved beast and ring taotie motifs on its shoulders, and slightly raised on a carved footring.
The use of composite amber not only gives the bottle its warm, inviting hue but also showcases the ingenuity of the period in utilizing materials to create objects of beauty and function. This snuff bottle is a fine example of the artistic heritage of late Qing China, embodying both aesthetic appeal and cultural richness.
circa: 1890, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 2.8 in (7.1 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 1.42 in (3.6 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition, see detailed photos.
- Seller Location:Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9161237275452
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