Snuff Bottle - Chinese – Patinated Metal Relief Immortals Scene (Qing/Republic Style)
Snuff Bottle - Chinese – Patinated Metal Relief Immortals Scene (Qing/Republic Style)
A striking Chinese snuff bottle form, richly worked in high relief with a continuous scene of robed figures evocative of Daoist Immortals and scholar legends surrounded by flowing drapery, waves and rockwork. The piece has a deep, timeworn patina that highlights the sculptural carving and makes it a superb cabinet display object for collectors of Chinese antiques and Asian art.
The base bears a seal-script style mark (photographed), typical of traditional studio or apocryphal reign mark practice. Offered exactly as found, without the original stopper/spoon.
Details:
- Origin: China
- Material: patinated metal (exact alloy untested)
- Decoration: high-relief figural narrative scene
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Marks: Seal-script style mark to base/interior (see photos)
Perfect for a curio cabinet, scholar’s shelf styling, or as a focal object in an East Asian inspired interior.
Condition: Aged wear, surface rubbing/oxidation, no stopper present; please review images carefully.
Origin: China
Time Period: Qing/Republic style (c. 19th–20th century, unverified)
Historical Context
Historical Context
Snuff (powdered tobacco) entered China in the late Ming/early Qing period via maritime trade and Jesuit networks, becoming especially fashionable in the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Because snuff was prized, bottles became status objects made in jade, agate, porcelain, glass, lacquer, and metal. Often decorated with
Immortals (仙 xian) and Daoist/Buddhist figures for longevity and protection, Scholar scenes; reflecting refinement and literati ideals or Auspicious emblems; good fortune, rank, longevity.
High-relief “story” carving like this was intended to be handled and admired closely miniature sculpture as much as container.
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