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This beautiful jasper snuff bottle is one of the bottles I purchased from an English collector who was with the … Read more This beautiful jasper snuff bottle is one of the bottles I purchased from an English collector who was with the British Navy in the 1970's. On his leave, he sourced for snuff bottles all over Asia. That was the time when China opened up for trade after the Cultural Revolution, and many snuff bottles were made by experienced snuff bottle carvers. Snuff bottles from this period were of many varieties and all beautifully presented. Of the sea fossils snuff bottles I have seen, this one is very attractive. It is made of fossiliferous jasper where ancient marine fossils are naturally embedded in the matrix. These fossils give it the striking circular patterns visible on the surface. The pinkish lines surrounding the not quite full circles seem to unite the pieces of varying sizes into a whole pattern. It is utterly fascinating. The bottle is of flattened globular shape tapering towards a flat oval foot. The top is flat. The stopper is made of the same material and is carved with a finial to add interest. See less
- Dimensions
- 1.75ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 2.75ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Jasper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- The bottle is in good condition, it has bot been used but has been handled. The bottle is in good condition, it has bot been used but has been handled. less
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