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Chinese Chickenbone, Horn, and Turquoise Snuff Bottles, Set of Three

$1,800per set
£1,382.23per set
€1,585.63per set
CA$2,529.21per set
A$2,832.56per set
CHF 1,477.98per set
MX$34,598.47per set
NOK 18,804.23per set
SEK 17,725.24per set
DKK 11,833.38per set

About the Item

19th century Chinese Chickenbone, Horn, and Turquoise Snuff Bottles. The use of chicken bone on snuff bottles is quite rare and unique. Bottles are small in size and have have turquoise stoppers, two are connected to long diminutive metal spoons. Two have smooth surfaces with metal rim around stopper while other(black) is delicately carved with flowers and vase, and dog's head on either side. Snuff bottles were used to hold powdered snuff, which was inhaled through the nose. This practice became popular in China during the Qing Dynasty. Snuff bottles were both functional and decorative, often carried by the elite and used in social settings. Smooth beige Chickenbone bottle: 2.75"H x 2"W x 0.5"D Smooth turquoise bottle: 2.25"H x 1.5"W x 0.5D Carved black horn bottle: 3"H x 2"W x 0.5"D
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Width: 2 in (5.08 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bradenton, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1969 X1stDibs: LU6067243849132

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