EXQUISITE PRE-BAN IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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EXQUISITE PRE-BAN IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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Sold Date: 06/17/2008
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

Exquisite Chinese Pre-ban Ivory Snuff Bottle

This super fine legal ivory snuff bottle was purchased by myself from a living estate of a Chinese California collector in San Jose about 10 years ago. This man and I worked on jades together for over two years. This snuff bottle was made from the best part of the ivory, which is 'heart ivory'. The snuff bottle is exquisitely engraved on the front with a beautiful ocean, mountain, & village scene complete with boats and fisherman. The scene is signed by the artist in the upper left hand side of the picture. The back side of the bottle is masterfully covered with Chinese characters and is most likely a poem or fable. The sides and top of the bottle are also delicately engraved with a decorative border and floral motif. Proportionally the bottle is perfect. It tapers on all sides, from 1-3/16" to 7/8" on the front & back, and 1" to 3/4" on the sides. The bottle, which is 2-1/4" high, has the original ivory stopper and spoon. It has also, naturally begun to get its wonderful golden patina. This is a prized miniature treasure, and it is in pristine condition with no flaws or negatives whatsoever.

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