Antique Carved Malachite Snuff Bottle

Snuff Bottles

$575

Material

Malachite

Color

Green

Origin

China

Age / Period

1850-1899

Dimensions

Height: 2.32 inches (5.9cm), including stopper, Width: 1.31 inches (3.3cm), Thickness: 0.71 inches (1.8cm)

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

This is a well-hollowed, Flattened, Rectangular with rounded shoulders tapering towards base, with long rounded neck , with a raised splayed oval recessed footing, snuff bottle. It is made from deep green with black vertical bands malachite. It is carved, in high relief, with a scene of birds in a pond amid lotus plants. It comes with a like material stopper. Excellently preserved original condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.32 inches (5.9cm), including stopper Width: 1.31 inches (3.3cm) Thickness: 0.71 inches (1.8cm) Weight: 1.8 ounces