Lot of 3 Chinese Qing Enamel & Silver Snuff Bottles
**Originally Listed At $250**
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, later period, ca. 19th century CE. A trio of delightful snuff bottles, all made to fit comfortably in the hand and hold tobacco. Two are painted enamel, with squat forms and hemispherical glass lids atop tiny corks. The third is also painted enamel with silver inlay, a silver bird applique, and silver caps on top and bottom. This one has an elongated form and is capped by a tall wooden lid. Size of largest: 3.25" H (8.3 cm)
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection acquired through descent in 2019; ex-private Texas, USA collection, acquired in Asia in the 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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#147171
Condition Report: Light surface wear commensurate with age. The lid of the yellow one cannot be removed from the bottle and has been reattached.
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**Originally Listed At $250**
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, later period, ca. 19th century CE. A trio of delightful snuff bottles, all made to fit comfortably in the hand and hold tobacco. Two are painted enamel, with squat forms and hemispherical glass lids atop tiny corks. The third is also painted enamel with silver inlay, a silver bird applique, and silver caps on top and bottom. This one has an elongated form and is capped by a tall wooden lid. Size of largest: 3.25" H (8.3 cm)
Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection acquired through descent in 2019; ex-private Texas, USA collection, acquired in Asia in the 1990s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#147171
Condition Report: Light surface wear commensurate with age. The lid of the yellow one cannot be removed from the bottle and has been reattached.
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