Snuff bottles

This snuff bottle is carved from polished agate, featuring warm natural hues ranging from amber to caramel with translucent veining that accentuates its organic patterns. The body has a rounded rectangular form with smooth edges. The stopper, crafted from a creamy stone, complements the bottle's earthy tones and is secured with a black collar

Dimensions:
6.9 cm (H) x 3.7 cm (W)

Material:
Agate

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

This snuff bottle is beautifully carved from translucent amber-toned agate, featuring soft gradients of honey and caramel hues with occasional natural inclusions. The rounded rectangular form, paired with smooth edges, highlights the stone's inherent warmth and luminosity. Topped with a polished red agate stopper secured with a black collar.

Dimensions:
5.3 cm (H) x 3 cm (W)

Material:
Agate

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

This snuff bottle is carved from banded agate, showcasing natural swirls of deep red and soft orange hues with subtle translucent layers that create a mesmerizing effect. The body has a rounded rectangular form with a smooth and polished surface. Topped with a domed green malachite stopper secured by a metal collar.

Dimensions:
9 cm (H) x 6.5 cm (W)

Material:
Agate

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

This snuff bottle is crafted from vibrant green Peking glass, featuring a delicate carved design with symmetrical ridges that resemble folded leaves or petal patterns on the surface. It is topped with a creamy stone stopper secured with a thin metal collar.

Dimensions:
5.6 cm (H) x 4.5 cm (W)

Material:
Glass

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Chinese overlay glass snuff bottle, designed in a bulbous form and adorned with an intricate lotus motif in a gradient of red to black against a white ground.

Dimensions:
8 cm (H) x 5.5 cm (W)

Material:
Glass

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Exquisite green glass snuff bottle features intricately carved dragonfly and lotus motifs. The bottle is crafted in a flattened, circular shape with a ribbed edge design, adding texture and depth. Its stopper is made of contrasting red stone

Dimensions:
7 cm (H) x 5 cm (W)

Material:
Glass

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Red resin snuff bottle features a detailed carving of a seated monkey holding two smaller monkeys, symbolizing family and nurturing. The reverse side showcases an engraved depiction of a playful monkey, adding a sense of movement and charm to the piece.

Dimensions:
9 cm (H) x 3.2 cm (W)

Material:
Resin

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

A finely hand-painted porcelain snuff bottle depicting a traditional Chinese male figure holding a basket on one side and a muscular man wielding a trident on the reverse.Topped with a domed red stopper.

Dimensions:
8 cm (H) x 5.7 cm (W)

Material:
Porcelain

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Snuff bottle crafted from polished agate, featuring intricate carvings of a naturalistic design, including a lotus flower and leaves, along with a cicada motif. The agate displays vibrant shades of caramel, amber, and cream.

Dimensions:
7 cm (H) x 4 cm (W)

Material:
Agate

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

A stunning green glass snuff bottle with intricate brown overlay carvings. The front showcases a serene scene of a crane standing gracefully under a pine tree. The reverse depicts two goats beneath a pine tree. The finely domed stopper features a jade-like green hue with a brass rim.

Dimensions:
8 cm (H) x 4.7 cm (W)

Material:
Glass

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Crafted from greenish-brown jade, this snuff bottle features intricate carvings of an animal motif on both sides.

Dimensions:
6.5 cm (H) x 5.8 cm (W)

Material:
Jade

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

An intricately carved red lacquer snuff bottle adorned with a striking depiction of a mythical dragon surrounded by swirling clouds and traditional motifs. The bottle is supported by four sculpted feet, adding a unique and sturdy base to its design.

Dimensions:
7 cm (H) x 3.5 cm (W)

Material:
Lacquer

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

A pair of intricately designed overlay glass snuff bottles. Each bottle features contrasting red glass overlays on a white ground. One bottle depicts a detailed rooster surrounded by foliage, while the other displays a horse in mid-gallop.

Dimensions:
6.7 cm (H) x 4.8 cm (W)

Material:
Glass

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Glass snuff bottle featuring black and white overlays depicting ducks swimming among lotus flowers and reeds set against a white glass body.

Dimensions:
7 cm (H) x 5 cm (W)

Material:
Glass

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Transparent overlay glass snuff bottle accentuated with red and blue hues. It features intricately carved designs, including a bird amidst flowering plants on one side and elegant floral motifs on the reverse. 

Dimensions:
8.2 cm (H) x 4.2 cm (W)

Material:
Glass

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Red lacquered snuff bottle intricately carved with a joyous Buddha surrounded by children.

Dimensions:
8 cm (H) x 5 cm (W)

Material:
Lacquer

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age

Natural lapis lazuli snuff bottle, showcasing a deep blue hue with streaks of gold and white veins, characteristic of the stone. The body is shaped with symmetrical curves resembling petals or leaves, giving it a naturalistic and harmonious appearance. 

Dimensions:
6 cm (H) x 5.2 cm (W)

Material:
Lapis lazuli

Condition:
Good, with minor wear consistent with age