Qing dynasty imperial yellow Peking glass snuff bottle
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Qing Dynasty
This Chinese snuff bottle originates from the Qing Dynasty and is crafted from Peking glass. The vessel features a sturdy, bulbous lower body with a deep curvature that rises gently toward a narrow opening with a slightly flaring mouth rim.
The object is raised on a flat, round foot base. The exterior is coated in a uniform, warm yellow glaze, which held significant cultural symbolism during the Qing Dynasty as an imperial color associated with power, royalty, and the earth. In contrast to the primary yellow surface, the outer bottom of the bottle is glazed in white. The bottle measures 5 cm in length, 3.2 cm in width, and 6.2 cm in height. The construction is characterized by thick potting, providing a solid and substantial presence.
This vessel is designed specifically for the containment of snuff, reflecting the traditional craftsmanship of the period.
Evidence at a glance
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Physical characteristics
- Width
- 3.2 cm
- Height
- 6.2 cm
- Length
- 5 cm
- Material
- Peking glass
Design
- Color
- Yellow, with white glazed bottom
- Shape
- Bulbous body with flat round foot
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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