Lot # 156 - Chinese Painted Snuff Bottles

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 26-Mar-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 02-Apr-2025 9:35:00 PM
Current bid:

$37.00

Highest bidder:

Ghyvo

Auction has ended

Description :

Chinese Snuff bottles emerged in the early 18th century and evolved into decorative art.  Snuff was considered a remedy for common illnesses, making the bottles practical and fashionable.  Materials vary widely, including glass, porcelain, jade and stone, reflecting Chinese artistic practices.  Inside-painted bottles are created using tiny brushes, showcasing intricate scenes. Snuff bottles reflect cultural exchange between China and the West.

Large Chinese Snuff bottle without lid 4" x 4 1/2"

Smaller Snuff bottles range from 2 1/2" x 2"



Auction History

Highest bidder is Ghyvo

Date Bid User
02-Apr-2025 11:25:52 AM $37.00 Ghyvo
02-Apr-2025 11:25:40 AM $26.00 poppygirl
02-Apr-2025 11:25:39 AM $25.00 Ghyvo
02-Apr-2025 9:10:43 AM $22.00 poppygirl
30-Mar-2025 10:02:57 AM $21.00 Utsukushii Josei
30-Mar-2025 10:02:56 AM $21.00 JenGee
30-Mar-2025 10:02:46 AM $19.00 Utsukushii Josei
30-Mar-2025 10:02:45 AM $18.00 JenGee
30-Mar-2025 10:02:35 AM $17.00 Utsukushii Josei
30-Mar-2025 10:02:35 AM $16.00 JenGee
30-Mar-2025 10:02:28 AM $12.00 Utsukushii Josei
30-Mar-2025 10:02:28 AM $11.00 JenGee
30-Mar-2025 10:01:28 AM $10.00 Utsukushii Josei
30-Mar-2025 10:01:28 AM $9.00 JenGee
26-Mar-2025 8:11:12 PM $7.00 Utsukushii Josei
26-Mar-2025 9:21:58 AM $5.00 JenGee

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