Antique Chinese Carnelian Snuff Bottle

Item Details

An antique Chinese carved carnelian snuff bottle. This piece features a clouded reddish stone constructed body. Included is the round amber bead stopper.

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (COLVW)

Condition

- wear consistent with age
- wear to stopper; spoon has separated from top, but is included.
- chip to opening.

Dimensions

Item #

17COL077-109