Three Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles Collection
Three Chinese ivory snuff bottles
Sages Among Blossoms: Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Base
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, heavily carved details of sages amongst blossoms on carved wooden base, total height 4.72 in.
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 4.53 in.
Signed Ivory Phoenix Snuff Bottle
Ivory snuff bottle, with phoenix decoration, signed
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles with Dragon and Figure Motifs
Two Chinese ivory snuff bottles one with a carved dragon motif 3.35 in., the other a carved depiction of figures under trees (a more antiquated ivory piece), 3.15 in. (2)
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, 2.36 in. high
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 3.74 in. Provenance: The Estate of the late Fernande Glynn, a well known Australian…
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 3.94 in. .
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.
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 2.56 in.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Bird and Floral Carvings
A Chinese ivory snuff bottle, 19th century, carved with bird and floral decoration, height 3.15 in.
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
Ivory Rook Snuff Bottle with Cracks
A 19th century ivory snuff bottle, in the shape of a rook chess piece, old cracks. Height 2.17 in.
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 3.07 in.
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 1.97 in.
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 5.12 in.
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 5.12 in.
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 4.13 in.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Kylin and Signature
Good Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle carved kylin to face of bottle, reverse with script in characters and signature, carved stopper, height 2.95 in. approx.
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Court Scene Decoration
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle carved court scene decoration, carved stopper, signed to base, height 3.15 in. ,
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Landscape Carving
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, of oval cylindrical form, carved with figures in landscape, height 2.17 in. 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 2.56 in. Provenance: The Fretwell collection
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Rat and Bats Motifs
Chinese miniature ivory snuff bottle, of compressed form, with a rat to either shoulder, the body incised with bats and geometric motifs, mark to base, height 1.57 in.
Qing Dynasty Ivory Snuff Bottle with Buddha and Kylin Carvings
Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory snuff bottle and stopper, of flattened pilgrim form, carved with buddha and kylin to either side, height 2.17 in., with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
Qing Dynasty Ivory Snuff Bottle with Garden Carvings
Chinese Qing Dynasty ivory snuff bottle and stopper, of baluster form, each side carved with figures in a garden setting in relief, height 3.15 in., with statutory declaration. Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
Ivory Rat Snuff Bottle with Carved Gourd Design
Ivory carved gourd snuff bottle with a rat form snuffer finial, height 1.97 in.
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Village Scene
Large carved ivory snuff bottle, carved with continuous village scene, 5.31 in. height
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Children and Butterflies
Antique carved ivory snuff bottle C1920, one side with in relief figural children, the other with engraved floral and butterfly decoration, signed, height 3.74 in.
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Figural and Floral Decoration
Antique carved ivory snuff bottle C1920, one side with in relief figural children, the other with engraved floral and butterfly decoration, signed, height 3.15 in.
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Figural Scenes
Antique carved ivory snuff bottle C1920, both sides with traditional carved figural scene, height 3.54 in.
Inked Beauty: Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle
A Chinese ivory snuff bottle with an Inked engraving of a beauty wearing flowing robes, signature, a flat high shouldered bottle on a raised rectangular foot and a round domed lid, with text and signature to the front and a sprig of peach blossom on the re
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 1.97 in., length 1.97 in.
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 2.36 in.
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 2.17 in.
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
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carving and Calligraphy
A Chinese ivory snuff bottle, carved figure to one side, calligraphy to the other, with stopper and spoon, height 2.36 in.
Chinese Ivory Fruit Snuff Bottle with Branch Stopper
Chinese ivory figural snuff bottle, in the form of fruit with leaves, with short stopper in the form of a branch, height 2.76 in.
Monk and Kylin Ivory Snuff Bottle
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, of flask form, continuously decorated with monks and a kylin, mark to base, height 2.95 in.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles, Late 19th Century
Two Chinese carved ivory snuff bottles, late 19th century the tallest 3.15 in. high
Antique Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles with Hand Painted Decoration
Eight various antique Chinese ivory snuff bottles each with hand painted decoration, signed, with stoppers. Height 2.36 in. tallest
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.
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 cl
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle, Courtier Form, C1920
Antique Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle, in form of courtier with painted decoration, C1920, height 3.54 in.
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. 2.95 in. x 5.51 in. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.
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 3.70 in. Provenance: The Flower Family…
Antique Ivory Fisherman Snuff Bottle with Spoon
Antique ivory fisherman and basket snuff bottle with fish spoon, width 1.97 in. approx
Carved Fish Ivory Snuff Bottle, C1920
Antique Chinese carved fish ivory snuff bottle, C1920. Signed to base. Height 1.97 in.
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 3.35 in.
Chinese Marine Ivory Snuff Bottle, Mid 20th Century
A Chinese marine ivory snuff bottle, early to mid 20th century, 2.76 in. high
Chinese Qing Dynasty Ivory Snuff Bottles (Pair)
A pair of Chinese ivory snuff bottles, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 3.15 in. 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 pl
Dragon and Phoenix Ivory Snuff Bottle
A carved ivory snuff bottle, dragon on front & phoenix on reverse, height 2.36 in.
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 2.64 in.
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 3.46 in.
Dragon-themed Vintage Snuff Bottle with Horn and Ivory Carving
Vintage horn and carved ivory snuff bottle, with dragon decoration, height: approx 3.15 in.
Dragon-decorated antique ivory snuff bottle
Antique Ivory snuff bottle with dragon decoration, height: approx 2.56 in.
Antique Ivory Elephant Snuff Bottle
Antique Ivory snuff bottle of an elephant, height: approx 2.28 in.
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
Antique Japanese Ivory Corn Snuff Bottles, C1920
Two Antique Japanese ivory corn snuff bottles, C1920, 2.36 in. approx
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 4.72 in.
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 i
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 bam
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 m
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
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 frien
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Court Women Decoration
Chinese ivory snuff bottle. Carved decoration of two women at court. Ivory topped stopper. Provenance: Estate of Australian collector. Wt. 58g. Height 3.15 in.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles, Qing-Mid 20th Century
Two Chinese carved ivory snuff bottles, late Qing dynasty to mid 20th century, 2.95 in. high, 3.07 in. high (2). Provenance: The 'Lady' bottle acquired from Raymond & Victoria Tregaskis Oriental Ceramics & works of Art on 20 March 1995 (receipt), and the…
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. 2.36 in. x 1.38 in. x 4.09 in.
Maple Tree and Crane Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle
Ivory snuff bottle flattened sides carved with maple tree and cranes
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle & Scholars Rest, Early 20th Century
A Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle & scholars rest, early 20th century. 2.76 in. & 3.54 in.
Carved Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle
A Chinese carved and coloured ivory snuff bottle, 20th century. 4.33 in. high
Ivory Snuff Bottle with Bird Scene and Calligraphy
Miniature ivory snuff bottle with bird scene and calligraphy to back, signed red seal
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 ruyi-shaped-cl
Japanese and Chinese Ivory Carvings, 20th Century
A Japanese ivory snuff bottle together with a Chinese ivory carved pendent, 20th century
Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle with Garden Scene
Signed stained ivory snuff bottle deeply carved with figured continuous garden scene, 3.54 in. height
Japanese Ivory Snuff Bottle on Stand
A Japanese ivory snuff bottle on stand
Carved Ivory Chinese Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle
Signed Japanese Ivory Snuff Bottle
Antique Japanese carved ivory snuff bottle signed to base
Carved Ivory Chinese Snuff Bottle
A Chinese carved & painted ivory snuff bottle, first half 20th century. 3.15 in. high
Carved Chinese Ivory Gourd Snuff Bottle
Chinese ivory snuff bottle. Gourd shape with carved vine leaves. Carved stopper. Height 2.17 in.
Japanese Ivory Snuff Bottle, Meiji/Taisho Period
A Japanese carved ivory snuff bottle, Meiji or Taisho period 3.15 in. Provenance: Purchased at Odawa Tokyo Hotel in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Tokyo, Japan.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle, Qing-Republic Period
A Chinese ivory gourd-shaped snuff bottle, Late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period 3.15 in. Provenance: Purchased at Y. F. Yang & Company in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Hong Kong
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles, Early 20th Century
Two Chinese carved ivory snuff bottles, Early 20th century 2.56 in., 2.95 in. (2). Provenance: Purchased at Lawson's Auction in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Australia Lawson's
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottles (Set of 5)
Five Chinese Ivory snuff bottles, 3.54 in., 3.54 in., 3.35 in., 2.95 in., 2.76 in. (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 2.56 in., 2.95 in., 2.36 in., 2.20 in., 3.15 in., 2.76 in. (6). Provenance: Purchased in Grays Auctions in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Australia Grays
Chinese Carved Ivory Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle 3.15 in. high
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 3.27 in.
Oriental Ivory Snuff Bottle with Carved Village Scene
Antique oriental carved ivory snuff bottle, with village scene, signed to base, 3.35 in. high. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
Oriental Ivory Snuff Bottle from Finey Collection
Antique oriental carved ivory snuff bottle, 3.15 in. high approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
Oriental Ivory Corn Cob Snuff Bottle
Antique oriental ivory snuff bottle, in the form of a corn cob, 3.54 in. long approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
Antique Ivory Snuff Bottle with Mountain Scene
Antique oriental ivory snuff bottle, with mountain scene, 2.83 in. high approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
Oriental Ivory Seated Man Snuff Bottle from Finey Collection
Vintage oriental stained ivory snuff bottle, in the form of a seated man, 3.15 in. high approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
Oriental Ivory Chilli Snuff Bottle from Finey Collection
Antique oriental ivory snuff bottle, in the form of a chilli, 2.76 in. long approx. Provenance: Finey collection, Sydney
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), height
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Garden Terrace Carvings
Antique Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle carved with figures in garden terrace signed to base, measures 2.95 in. 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 3.27 in. high
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Landscape Calligraphy
Antique Chinese ivory snuff bottle landscape calligraphy, 2.05 in.
Chinese Ivory Snuff Bottle with Figure Panels
Chinese carved ivory snuff bottle well carved with panels of figures, 2.68 in. high
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 2.56 in.