19th Century, Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle

Snuff Bottles

$575

Material

Glass

Color

White

Origin

China

Age / Period

1850-1899

Dimensions

Height: 2.80 inches (7.1cm) - Not including stopper, Width: 1.82 inches (4.6cm), Thickness: 1.04 inches (2.6cm)

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

This is a 19th century Chinese Peking Glass snuff bottle with stylized mask and ring handles to either side; with green agate stopper, well-hollowed, as shown in the listed photos. This bottle is exactly the same as one illustrated in 'The Art of the Chinese Snuff Bottle' by Moss, Graham and Tsang, item #348, page 582 (see photo #9). This bottle is in remarkable preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.80 inches (7.1cm) - Not including stopper Width: 1.82 inches (4.6cm) Thickness: 1.04 inches (2.6cm) Weight: 3.0 ounces A similar bottle was sold at Oakridge auction, on 29 March 2023, for $1,600 plus premium ($1,920), photo #8