Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Gourd-shaped Snuff Bottle - Rare
Snuff Bottles
$645
- Material
- Bamboo
- Color
- Brown
- Origin
- China
- Age / Period
- 1850-1899
- Dimensions
- Height: 2.0 inches (5.0cm) - not including stopper, Diameter (Large Gourd): 1.40 inches (3.6cm)
- Condition
- Estate / Pre-owned
This is a rare and rather unique Snuff Bottle made from Bamboo, and shaped in the form of a double Gourd. It has a flat footing. It is carved in high relief all around, and it depicts monks within a temple, surrounded by trees. A crane making a landing can also be seen. Well established cavity. Excellent rich patina. It comes with an aquamarine hardstone stopper. This excellently carved bottle is in excellent preserved condition This rare and curious bottle is in excellent preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.0 inches (5.0cm) - not including stopper Diameter (Large Gourd): 1.40 inches (3.6cm) Weight: 0.8 ounces NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT OFFERS BELOW THE LISTED PRICE OF THIS ITEM, SO DO NOT SEND MESSAGES WITH OFFERS, BECAUSE WE WILL NOT WRITE BACK.