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Antique Chinese Natural Double Gourd Snuff Bottle

$350
£267.59
€308.21
CA$490.46
A$547.55
CHF 286.91
MX$6,702.54
NOK 3,643.73
SEK 3,435.58
DKK 2,300.23

About the Item

Antique Chinese Natural Double Gourd Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The long natural gourd is referred to as a double gourd having a cinched waist center with the bulbous bottom representative of the earth and the smaller bulb on top representative of heaven. The mouth of the bottle is fitted with an affixed coconut collar. The stopper of a carnelian cabochon attached to a vinyl collar and a carved spoon of an organic material. Condition: Minor natural surface blemishes, otherwise fine. Measuring overall: 3.5cm in diameter x 6.8cm. Weight: 6 grams. Late 19th century Provenance: Ken Greenstein, New York. Doyle New York, Asian Works of Art 3/22/2023, part of lot 9. For a similar snuff bottle see: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 26 May 2014, Snuff Bottles from the Mary & George Bloch Collection: Part VIII, Lot 1178
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.63 in (9.23 cm)Diameter: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor natural surface blemishes, otherwise fine.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH900451stDibs: LU1778244278422

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