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Vintage Chinese Gilt Brass Snuff Bottle - Raised Relief Floral Vase & Scholar Stand Decor with Mother of Pearl Cap & Spoon, Apocryphal Qianlong Mark, 2.5\"DESCRIPTION:
Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Chinese embossed gilt-brass (gilt-bronze) snuff bottle, purchased in Asia decades ago. This collectible piece features exceptional detail and is in excellent vintage condition. PRODUCT DETAILS:
- Type: Vintage Asian Art / Collectible Snuff Bottle
- Height: Approximately 2.5 inches
- Material: Gilt brass / gilt metal
- Accents: Hand-carved Mother-of-Pearl (shell) fluted cap insert; attached bone/faux-bone dipping spoon
- Base Marking: Features a cast 4-character apocryphal Qianlong Reign Mark (乾隆年製 - Qianlong Nian Zhi) on the recessed baseDESIGN FEATURES:
This elegant, double-sided flask features heavily embossed central medallions framed by traditional Greek-key (leiwen) geometric borders:
- Front Panel: Depicts an elegant vase holding blooming flowers (symbolizing wealth and honor) along with separate potted plants.
- Reverse Panel: Features a potted lotus plant resting on a classic scholar\'s miniature table stand, flanked by flying birds or insects.
- Sides: Accented with two raised, scowling protective beast mask handles.CONDITION:
Excellent vintage condition. The metal retains a bright, golden-gilt finish with subtle, age-appropriate darkening in the recesses that beautifully accentuates the raised relief work. The fitted stopper is completely intact, the mother-of-pearl insert is free of cracks or chips, and the original internal dipping spoon remains firmly attached. Please view all photos for a close look at the condition, measurements, and base stamp. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
