Lot of (5) Antique Chinese Snuff or Medicine Bottles
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Description
For your consideration are (5) antique Chinese snuff or medicine bottles. Included in the auction are the following:
1. Carved Celadon Porcelain Double-Handled Snuff Bottle - beautifully carved phoenix design on both sides of bottle with nice lucidity in celadon glaze. Measures 3 1/8" in height and 1 7/8" at widest point. No markings noted.
2. Dark Blue Carved Porcelain Double-Handled Snuff Bottle - nice central floral decoration surrounded by period flourishes on both sides of the bottle with nice lucidity of glaze to reveal underlying decoration. Measures 3 1/4" in height and is 2" at widest point. No markings noted.
3. Intricately Carved Snuff Bottle with Traditional Scene - carving has great detail and depth. Bottle measures 2 3/4" in height and is 1 3/4" at its widest point. Marked with 4-character Qing Dynasty/Qianlong Period mark.
4. Rectangular Snuff Bottle with Rounded Shoulders and Underglaze Blue Decoration. Bottle measures 2 3/4" in height and 1 3/8" in width. No markings noted.
5. Enameled Snuff Bottle with Tiger Decoration. Bottle measures 2 5/8" in height and 1 5/8" in diameter. No markings noted.
Provenance: From a private collection in Houston, Texas.
Keywords: china moon flask green blue and & white bone pottery calligraphy characters crouching 19th & 20th Century 1800s 1900s canton enamel ming qing republic roc collectible
1. Carved Celadon Porcelain Double-Handled Snuff Bottle - beautifully carved phoenix design on both sides of bottle with nice lucidity in celadon glaze. Measures 3 1/8" in height and 1 7/8" at widest point. No markings noted.
2. Dark Blue Carved Porcelain Double-Handled Snuff Bottle - nice central floral decoration surrounded by period flourishes on both sides of the bottle with nice lucidity of glaze to reveal underlying decoration. Measures 3 1/4" in height and is 2" at widest point. No markings noted.
3. Intricately Carved Snuff Bottle with Traditional Scene - carving has great detail and depth. Bottle measures 2 3/4" in height and is 1 3/4" at its widest point. Marked with 4-character Qing Dynasty/Qianlong Period mark.
4. Rectangular Snuff Bottle with Rounded Shoulders and Underglaze Blue Decoration. Bottle measures 2 3/4" in height and 1 3/8" in width. No markings noted.
5. Enameled Snuff Bottle with Tiger Decoration. Bottle measures 2 5/8" in height and 1 5/8" in diameter. No markings noted.
Provenance: From a private collection in Houston, Texas.
Keywords: china moon flask green blue and & white bone pottery calligraphy characters crouching 19th & 20th Century 1800s 1900s canton enamel ming qing republic roc collectible
Condition
Items are in good condition with no breaks, missing pieces or repair. There are small chips near the foot rims of some of the bottles and some small areas with glaze adherence issues, but these issues likely originated in the firing process. Please see all images and entire listing for more information on condition.
Dimensions
3.5 x 2.5 x 0.825 in
Weight
8 oz
Buyer's Premium
- 23%
Lot of (5) Antique Chinese Snuff or Medicine Bottles
Estimate $150 - $300
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