Cantonese Palace Scenes Ivory Snuff Bottle
A relief carved ivory snuff bottle, 19th century, depicting palace scenes in the Cantonese manner. 9.5 cm high
Polychrome Ivory Snuff Bottles with Continuous Relief Scenes
A pair of polychrome ivory snuff bottles, 19th/20th century, each of upright shouldered form, the sides carved in deep undercut relief with a continuous scene of women and children, one depicting women on a pavilion terrace watching a procession of boys…
Stained Ivory Fu Lu Shou Snuff Bottles with Gold Lids
A group of three stained ivory Fu Lu Shou figurative snuff bottles, 18ct gold lids, each depicting good fortune, prosperity, longevity. The tallest 7 cm high
Carved Ivory Double Snuff Bottles
A carved ivory double snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, (3), each section of upright rectangular form, the sides carved with basket weave and reserved with four oval panels containing birds and flowering plants, including prunus, lily, chrysanthemum and…
Carved Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle
A Chinese carved and coloured ivory snuff bottle, 20th century. 11 cm high
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Courtyard Scene Carvings
A large old Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, the exterior carved with figures in courtyard scenes, the stopper with old dipper. 7.5 cm x 14 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
Enamel Decorated Ivory Snuff Bottle with Landscape Scene
A large ivory snuff bottle with enamel decoration 19th century, hand painted in brown enamel with a finely detailed figurative landscape scene to a solid reserve Qinalong seal to base. 11.5 cm high
Ivory snuff bottle in the form of canework ewer
An unusual ivory snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, (2), carved in the form of a canework ewer with arched loop handle and short spout, one side decorated with a panel of cranes, the reverse with a four line inscription within the basket weave surround, the…
Ivory Double Snuff Bottle with Maidens in Garden
An ivory double snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, the cylindrical sides finely carved in relief on an incised diaper ground with maidens relaxing in a garden, the reverse with a raised inscription, between flower and bamboo borders, stoppers, 6 cm high
Reticulated Ivory Crab Snuff Bottles
A pair of carved and reticulated ivory crab shaped snuff bottles / 20th century, stained and with inked details, 6 cm depth each
Reticulated Ivory Snuff Bottle with Revolving Design
A reticulated revolving ivory snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, (2), of cylindrical form, the inner section carved in relief with a continuous scene of maidens in a garden setting, enclosed within the revolving outer section with three quatrefoil openings…
Carved Ivory Boys Day Procession Snuff Bottle
An impressive large finely carved ivory snuff bottle sculpture, deep relief, fine detail of the 'Boys Day Procession' including multiple figures holding long staffs, a detailed block wall, fence and staining highlights, raised on oval carved stand. Height…
Japanese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Buddhist and Tengu Figures
A finely carved Japanese ivory snuff bottle for export, late 19th/early 20th century, the ovoid-form, finely carved in deep undercut relief and visible traces of tinted polychrome, the neck with neatly striated petal lappets, and a scrolling…
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Arhats
A Chinese carved ivory large snuff bottle, tapered oval section, carved in relief with 18 monks (arhats), the narrow neck with original domed stopper complete with brass spoon, two incised character marks to the base. 6 cm x 3.5 cm x 10.4 cm
Carved and Painted Ivory Snuff Bottle with Chilong Design
A carved and painted ivory snuff bottle, carved with low relief chilong to each side, painted with landscape and calligraphy vignettes 9.5 cm high
Reticulated Ivory Snuff Bottle with Bird and Blossom Carvings
A reticulated ivory snuff bottle, 19th/20th century, (2), of rectangular form, the sides carved with openwork panels of song birds among blossoming prunus, the shoulders decorated with upright stiff leaves and set with two scroll handles below the lipped…
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles, Qing-Mid 20th Century
Two Chinese carved ivory snuff bottles, late Qing dynasty to mid 20th century, 7.5 cm high, 7.8 cm high (2). Provenance: The 'Lady' bottle acquired from Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis Oriental Ceramics & works of Art on 20 March 1995 (receipt), and the…
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Scenes and Dragons
Interesting Chinese ivory snuff bottle and stopper of melon form, decorated with carved inset scenes of figures alternating with dragons, archaic script verso, height 9.5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian…
Ivory God of Wealth Snuff Bottle
Two carved ivory figural snuff bottles, one depicting God of wealth riding an upturned toad together with corn cob and rat the God of wealth 6.5 cm high
Chinese Ivory Collection: Parasol Handle, Box, and Snuff Bottles
A collection of four Chinese ivory pieces, mostly Qing Dynasty, comprising a dragon carved parasol handle 14 cm long, a flower carved circular box and cover 6.5 cm diameter and two snuff bottles, 6 cm and 7 cm high
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Birds and Flowers
Fine antique carved ivory snuff bottle, carved in relief with birds in flight against a rocky mountainous ground and blossoming branches and flowers, 10 cm high
Qing Dynasty Ivory Snuff Bottle with Garden Scene Carvings
Late Qing Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle carved figures in a garden decoration, with carved stopper, height 10 cm .
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ivory Snuff Bottles (Pair)
A pair of Chinese ivory snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 8 cm high
Chinese Ivory Double Snuff Bottle with Officials
Antique Chinese polychrome carved ivory figural double snuff bottle well carved in the form of official and wife, measures 8.3 cm high
Chinese Ivory Puzzle Ball and Carvings Collection
Chinese carved ivory puzzle ball and stand, three elephants on pedestal stand support dragon motif puzzle ball, together with a carved ivory snuff bottle, and carved standing Buddha with raised arms and citron and peach branch to right hip (A/F)(3),…
Carved Ivory Peach Snuff Bottle with Child and Stand
A Chinese carved peach shaped ivory snuff bottle with a small climbing child and on timber stand. Length 6.5 cm
Carved Ivory Chinese Snuff Bottle
A Chinese carved & painted ivory snuff bottle, first half 20th century. 8 cm high
Ivory and Coral Double Gourd Snuff Bottle
A carved ivory and coral finial snuff bottle, carved as a double gourd with basket weave pattern overlaid with bats 7 cm high
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, heavily carved details of sages amongst blossoms on carved wooden base, total height 12 cm
Qing Ivory Snuff Bottle with Courtyard Scenes
A Chinese Qing period carved ivory snuff bottle, carved with encircling courtyard scenes with figures engaged in daily pursuits, the shoulder, foot and stopper with various incised patterns. Richly patinated. Height 9.4 cm. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Immortals
Signed carved ivory snuff bottle continuously carved with immortals, 11 cm height
Carved Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Garden Scenes
Chinese ivory snuff bottle and stopper, of tapering ovoid form, carved and pierced with scenes of figures in garden setting, height 10.5 cm
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Garden Scene
Signed stained ivory snuff bottle deeply carved with figured continuous garden scene, 9 cm height
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles with Dragon and Figure Motifs
Two Chinese ivory snuff bottles one with a carved dragon motif 8.5 cm, the other a carved depiction of figures under trees (a more antiquated ivory piece), 8 cm. (2)
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle & Scholars Rest, Early 20th Century
A Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle & scholars rest, early 20th century. 7 cm & 9 cm
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Figures and Calligraphy
A Chinese ivory snuff bottle, carved figures to one side, calligraphy to the other, original ivory stopper with ivory spoon.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles, Late 19th Century
Two Chinese carved ivory snuff bottles, late 19th century the tallest 8 cm high
Ivory Snuff Bottle of Twin Gods Mirth and Harmony
A figurative ivory snuff bottle of twin Gods Mirth and Harmony, carved and painted with polychrome and metallic enamels Qianlong seal to base 8 cm high
Ivory Snuff Bottle with Elder and Calligraphy
Republic ivory carved snuff bottle depicting an elder & scholar, with incised caligraphy to verso, & an engraved signature to the base. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Height 8.8 cm
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Village Scene
Large carved ivory snuff bottle, carved with continuous village scene, 13.5 cm height
1920's Painted Ivory Snuff Bottles of Empress and Emperor
A pair of 1920's painted ivory snuff bottles, in the form of an Empress and Emperor, 7.5 cm high. Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 1/5/75
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles (Set of 5)
Five Chinese Ivory snuff bottles, 9 cm, 9 cm, 8.5 cm, 7.5 cm, 7 cm (5). Provenance: Purchased at Lawson's and Grays Auction in Australia and Yue Hwa in Hong Kong in the 1980s and early 1990s Lawson's; Grays Yue Hwa
Chinese Smoked Ivory Snuff Bottles, Late Qing Dynasty
Six Chinese smoked-and-tinted ivory snuff bottles, Late Qing Dynasty 6.5 cm, 7.5 cm, 6 cm, 5.6 cm, 8 cm, 7 cm (6). Provenance: Purchased in Grays Auctions in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Australia Grays
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Court Scene Decoration
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle carved court scene decoration, carved stopper, signed to base, height 8 cm. ,
Ivory and Bone Snuff Bottles Collection
Five carved ivory and one carved bone snuff bottles together with one other (7)
Chinese Marine Ivory Snuff Bottle, Mid 20th Century
A Chinese marine ivory snuff bottle, early to mid 20th century, 7 cm high
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Buddha's Hand and Bats
An old Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, as a Buddha's hand citron, bats and foliage in relief, domed stopper, length 7.8 cm.
Ivory snuff bottle with dancer and poetry
Republic ivory carved snuff bottle decorated with a dancer amonst clouds to one side & poetry to verso. Condition good, minor wear consistant with age. Height 6.7 cm
Ivory Woman Snuff Bottle
A carved and painted ivory figurative snuff bottle, depicting a woman in traditional costume signed to sleeve 9 cm high note: for a similar example please refer to Stevens, Bob C., the collectors book of snuff bottles, Weatherhill New York, pg.790
Dragon Carved Ivory Snuff Bottles
A pair of carved ivory snuff bottles, good size, elaborately carved in an encircling band of dragons on scrolling cloud ground, geometric, scrolling and stiff leaf borders, raised waisted necks with dome stoppers, all ivory. Height 8.3 cm.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Landscape Calligraphy
Antique Chinese ivory snuff bottle landscape calligraphy, 5.2 cm
Japanese ivory gourd snuff bottle with worm carving
A Japanese carved ivory large snuff bottle, as a gourd with vine length and leaf attached, a worm carved in relief to the side, length 13 cm.
Immortal He Xiangu Ivory Snuff Bottle
A carved ivory snuff bottle, late Qing dynasty carved in high relief with scenes of the female immortal He Xiangu holding her magical lotus flower seated upon a Kylin, the reverse decorated with He Xiangu holding the peach of eternal life and riding the…
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
Two Chinese carved ivory snuff bottles, Early 20th century 6.5 cm, 7.5 cm (2). Provenance: Purchased at Lawson's Auction in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Australia Lawson's
Dragon-decorated antique ivory snuff bottle
Antique Ivory snuff bottle with dragon decoration, height: approx 6.5 cm
Emperor Ivory Snuff Bottle
Chinese carved ivory emperor form snuff bottle early carved and painted ivory snuff bottle, depicting a standing emperor, with head forming handle for the snuff spoon, height 6.5 cm.
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Figural Scenes
Antique carved ivory snuff bottle C1920, both sides with traditional carved figural scene, height 9 cm.
Antique Ivory Fisherman Snuff Bottle with Spoon
Antique ivory fisherman and basket snuff bottle with fish spoon, width 5 cm approx
Antique Ivory Elephant Snuff Bottle
Antique Ivory snuff bottle of an elephant, height: approx 5.8 cm
Ivory Rat Snuff Bottle with Carved Gourd Design
Ivory carved gourd snuff bottle with a rat form snuffer finial, height 5 cm
Ivory Snuff Bottle with Landscape and Phoenix Engravings
A large flat round ivory snuff bottle has a central engraved medallion, with a square domed stopper and base, 20th century, the moonflask shape has a landscape to one side and a phoenix to the other within a finely inked border of waves, signature to both…
Mammoth Ivory Fish Snuff Bottle with Spraying Stopper
A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of a large fish the stopper of frothing spraying water, inlaid eyes, signature to base, 20th century, height 5 cm, length 5 cm
Emperor Penguin Ivory Snuff Bottle with Fish Stopper
A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of an emperor penguin carrying a fish in the curved bill for the chicks, signature to base, 20th century, inlaid eyes and a fish stopper, carved in fine detail the penguins surrounded by frothing waves, height 6 cm
Mammoth Ivory Fish Basket Snuff Bottle
A mammoth ivory snuff bottle of a fish basket, resting on the bottom of the lake with flowering water weed, signature to base, 20th century, height 5.5 cm
Double Gourd Snuff Bottle with Bats
A carved ivory and coral finial snuff bottle carved as a double gourd with basket weave pattern, overlaid with bats 7 cm high
Ivory Snuff Bottle with Bird Scene and Calligraphy
Miniature ivory snuff bottle with bird scene and calligraphy to back, signed red seal
Ivory Snuff Bottle with Pond and Waterfowl Carvings
Large signed ivory snuff bottle carved with pond and waterfowl
Child Climbing Pomegranate Ivory Snuff Bottle
An ivory snuff bottle modelled as a giant pomegranate, a child climbs upon its side, the stem forms a small spoon as the stopper. Width 8.5 cm
Three Chinese ivory snuff bottles
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Garden Terrace Carvings
Antique Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle carved with figures in garden terrace signed to base, measures 7.5 cm high
Japanese Coastal Landscape Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle
A Japanese carved ivory tall snuff bottle, the long tapered ovoid body carved with extensive coastal landscape, tall, tapered stopper, height 13 cm.
Oriental Ivory Snuff Bottle from Finey Collection
Antique oriental carved ivory snuff bottle, 8 cm high approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
Antique Ivory Snuff Bottle with Mountain Scene
Antique oriental ivory snuff bottle, with mountain scene, 7.2 cm high approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
Hand-Engraved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Landscape and Woman
Ivory snuff bottle, black hand-engraved on both sides, a landscape and a woman. Purchased: Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 1/5/76. Copy of catalogue available
Japanese and Chinese Ivory Carvings, 20th Century
A Japanese ivory snuff bottle together with a Chinese ivory carved pendent, 20th century
Marine Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Tendril Panels
A 19th century marine ivory snuff bottle, boteh form, sinuous relief carved tendril panel to each side, stiff leaf design to top stopper and screw thread base. Length 12 cm
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles with Figures and Inscriptions
A pair of Chinese ivory snuff bottles, each of flask form on a low foot, the main sides moulded, one side with incised and stained depiction of reclining figure, the other side with an inscription (a different figure and inscription on each bottle, height…
Japanese Ivory Double Gourd Snuff Bottle with Flower Spoon
A Japanese carved ivory double gourd snuff bottle, leaf and stalk detail, the spoon handle as a flower pod, height 5 cm.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle, Qing-Republic Period
A Chinese ivory gourd-shaped snuff bottle, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period 8 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Y. F. Yang & Company in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Hong Kong
Oriental Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Village Scene
Antique oriental carved ivory snuff bottle, with village scene, signed to base, 8.5 cm high. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
1920's Nobleman Ivory Snuff Bottle
A painted 1920's ivory snuff bottle, in the form of a nobleman. 7.5 cm high. Purchased: Lammert Bros, Auctioneers, Hong Kong, 1/5/75
Maple Tree and Crane Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle
Ivory snuff bottle flattened sides carved with maple tree and cranes
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Landscape Carving
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, of oval cylindrical form, carved with figures in landscape, height 5.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Ivory snuff bottle with landscape scene
Carved ivory snuff bottle, of cylindrical form, decorated with a scene of figures in a landscape, height 6.5 cm. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Meiji Ivory Sumo Snuff Bottle
A signed antique Japanese ivory snuff bottle, Meiji period, 1868-1912, finely crafted as a small sumo figure riding upon the back of a fish amidst a water garden with other creatures and aquatic plants, inked and with colours, signed underside, height 6.5…
Japanese Ivory Snuff Bottle, Meiji/Taisho Period
A Japanese carved ivory snuff bottle, Meiji or Taisho period 8 cm. Provenance: Purchased at Odawa Tokyo Hotel in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Tokyo, Japan.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Bird and Floral Carvings
A Chinese ivory snuff bottle, 19th century, carved with bird and floral decoration, height 8 cm
Qing Dynasty Ivory Snuff Bottle with Auspicious Carvings
An ivory snuff bottle & stopper, the square-rounded form, Qing Dynasty, sitting on a round foot, each panel carved with auspicious flowering branches and their metaphors: wintersweet a faithful friend, chrysanthemum a helpful friend & lotus a surface…
Japanese Ivory Collection: Snuff Bottle and More
A group of Japanese ivory, comprising snuff bottle and others
Qianlong Double Gourd Snuff Bottle: Children Playing Under Willow
A small Qianlong double gourd snuff bottle, c1800, finely engraved with a scene of young children playing under a willow tree and mountain landscape. Ivory neck and spoon, height 11.5 cm
Oriental Artifacts Collection
Group four various Oriental pieces, including: a carved ivory buckle, a carved ivory needle case, an etched gourd snuff bottle, with decorative stopper, and a decorated ceramic belt buckle.
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