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Tibetan Silver Snuff Bottle, circa 1900

$180
£136.58
€156.17
CA$251.41
A$279.54
CHF 145.96
MX$3,402.62
NOK 1,862.36
SEK 1,744.94
DKK 1,165.50

About the Item

This early 20th century Tibetan snuff bottle is delightfully ornate, crafted with silver metalwork and encrusted with colorful beads. The small bottle has a teardrop shape with a footed base and a long, slender neck. The lid is adorned with a red bead finial and linked to the bottle by a short chain. Thin strips of braided and looped metal decorate the exterior, now accented by a beautiful patina. Layers of chain-like metalwork drape over the shoulders like necklaces draped over décolletage. Decorating the bottle in repoussé is a mythical beast surrounded by waves and roaring with its tongue hanging out. A true work of art with its sculptural form, this snuff bottle is a fantastic collector's item and unique keepsake of the past.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beads,Silver,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CESB048B1stDibs: LU820033999572

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