Porcelain Chinese snuff bottle

Porcelain Chinese snuff bottle

Porcelain Chinese Snuff bottle.

Porcelain Chinese Snuff Bottle

Mid-Century Modern porcelain tall vase with lid, floral and naturalistic motifs, China, 1940s-1950s. This urn lidded vase features a naturalistic landscape wit...

A fine antique Dresden porcelain vase. By Thieme Potschappel. Decorated throughout with encrusted porcelain flowers and painted scenes. One side of the bottle is painted with flowers, the other with a scene of 3 children in colonial/medieval garb. With gilt highlights. Simply a lovely porcelain vase! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition Details: There are typical losses to the flowers & foliage. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Marked to the base with a Thieme...

Two 19th century Chinese Carved Turquoise Snuff Bottles. Bottles are small in size and have have turquoise stoppers connected to long diminutive...

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...