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Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century

$380

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

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-dynast...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray
Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray

$1,200

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray (Khay, go kham trai) a rectangular raised footed tray having four kneeling legs connected with bottom elbowed stretchers. The legs, skirt, interior and railing all decorated on the exterior surface with inset shaped mother-of-pearl shell pieces in subtle shimmering hues of flora and fauna motifs with Chinese key fret and flora vignettes with butterflies and birds. The galleried and footed tray crafted entirely of rosewood with mortise and tenon joinery. Minor inset shell losses, evidence of previous cracks, restored condition. Measuring: 4 in. high x 12.25 in. wide x 7.5 in. deep. (102 x 312 x 190mm) Weight 1 lb. 12.1 oz. (797g.) Nguyen Dynasty, 19th - 20th Century. Provenance: Copper Red, Bangkok L’Asie Exotique, Palm Springs, CA For similar examples see: Co Vat Viet Nam: Vietnamese Antiques...

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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Qing Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century

$880

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

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-dynast...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Bone

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

$2,900

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

Located in Austin, TX

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

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Early 19th Century Korean Antique Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle, Guangzho
Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle, Guangzho

Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle, Guangzho

$2,500

Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle, Guangzho

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese Mother-of-Pearl Snuff Bottle, Guangzho, Circa 1850. A thin circular flattened form known as a sleeve bottle (easily kept in the sleeve of a garment). The material is...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen
Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen

Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen

$8,000

Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A six panel screen in black paint with overall gilt scrolled and carved and painted wood applied low relief decoration with some Mother-of-Pearl details. Scenes with pavilions and fi...

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19th Century Qing Antique Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

$1,000

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Horagai conch shell trumpet with beautiful patination and bronze mouthpiece. This Horagai conch shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo period (18th-19th century) and is in fine original condition with expected abrasions due to the significant age of the item. The trumpet is made of a conch shell with a bronze mouthpiece. It measures 34x 16.5 x 13 cm (13.5 / 6.5 / 5 inch) and weighs 1.2kg (2.5 lb). The trumpet has a beautiful patina, resulting from years of use and exposure to the elements. The bronze mouthpiece is also in good condition and shows no signs of wear. The trumpet is powerful and can produce a loud, clear sound. It was traditionally used in Japanese ceremonies and festivals and is still used today by some Shinto priests...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Shell

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

$1,900

Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism...

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19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Shell Scholar's Objects

Materials

Silver

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Located in Fukuoka, JP

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