Antique Chinese Coconut Shell Snuff Bottle - Rare
Snuff Bottles
$645
- Material
- Wood
- Color
- Brown
- Origin
- China
- Age / Period
- 1850-1899
- Dimensions
- Height: 2.70 inches (6.8cm) - not including stopper, Width: 2.0 inches (5.0cm), Thickness: 1.16 inches (3.0cm)
- Condition
- Estate / Pre-owned
This is a rare, seldom seen, Snuff Bottle made from Coconut Shell, of a rectangular form, tapering towards base, with a raised rectangular footing, and a short rounded neck. It has been decorated with an incised landscape in the front, and an inscription, possibly a poem, in the back. It has a deep chocolate color with specks. It is very light in weight. It comes with a metal stopper with a coral dome, and a brass spoon. This rare and curious bottle is in excellent preserved condition. Bottle Measurements Height: 2.70 inches (6.8cm) - not including stopper Width: 2.0 inches (5.0cm) Thickness: 1.16 inches (3.0cm) <br /> Weight: 1.0 ounce 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.