Chinese Qing Dynasty carved jadeite snuff bottle
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Qing Dynasty
This Chinese snuff bottle, dating to the Qing Dynasty, is meticulously carved from jadeite. The vessel features a smooth, pale green body adorned with incised foliate motifs that decorate its surface, showcasing the artisan's skill in working with the natural characteristics of the stone.
A notable feature of the piece is the presence of distinctive russet-colored natural inclusions, which are concentrated predominantly around the foot of the bottle, adding visual contrast and organic beauty to the jade. The snuff bottle is presented as a complete set, including its original matching lid and stopper, and is equipped with an internal spoon for retrieving snuff. It measures approximately 2 3/4 inches in height, 1 3/4 inches in width, and 1 inch in depth, with a total weight of 104.93 grams.
The craftsmanship demonstrates the traditional aesthetic values of the period, emphasizing the combination of material quality and refined decorative relief work.
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Physical characteristics
- Depth
- 1 in
- Width
- 1 3/4 in
- Height
- 2 3/4 in
- Weight
- 104.93 g
- Material
- jadeite
Technical characteristics
- Accessories
- lid, stopper, and spoon
Design
- Features
- russet inclusions
- Decoration
- incised foliate motifs
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Catalogue references
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