Chinese Snuff Bottle Cinnabar Eight Buddhist Symbols Turquoise Stopper Late 20C

Name: Chinese Snuff Bottle Cinnabar Eight Buddhist Symbols Turquoise Stopper Late 20C
SKU: INV3958
Price: 50.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£50.00

Inventory Code: INV3958

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Chinese Cinnabar Snuff Bottle Eight Buddhist Symbols Turquoise Stopper

Chinese Snuff Bottle Cinnabar Eight Buddhist Symbols Turquoise Stopper Late 20C

🌟 Product Details

🆔 Inventory CodeINV3958 Ⓜ️ MaterialCinnabar Lacquer (Resin) 🏳️ OriginChina 🏛️ PeriodModern – Late 20th Century 🅂 SubjectEight Buddhist Symbols with floral scrollwork and geometric ground 🏷️ MarkedUnmarked 📜 Description Finely carved Chinese Cinnabar style Snuff Bottle featuring dense relief decoration of the Eight Buddhist Symbols amidst scrolling floral motifs over a geometric key-fret ground. The body is richly textured with layered carving imitating traditional lacquer work, highlighted by a turquoise-tone surface with darker recessed details. The bottle is fitted with a matching Turquoise Stopper and retains its original spoon.

The intricate carving and symbolic motifs reflect decorative revival pieces inspired by earlier Qing designs.

Collector’s Notes: The Eight Buddhist Symbols (ba jixiang) became widely decorative motifs by the late Qing period and symbolize auspicious blessings. These include: the Conch Shell (dignity and authority), Endless Knot (eternity and wisdom), Lotus (purity), Paired Fish (harmony and fertility), Umbrella (protection), Wheel of the Law (Buddha’s teachings), Vase (peace and continuity), and Canopy/Bell (spiritual protection). Such symbols made objects like this Snuff Bottle both decorative and imbued with meanings of prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. 🔍 Condition

GOOD ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – Minor surface wear and handling marks, with light residue in recesses. No visible cracks or repairs. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

📐 Sizes

HeightApprox. 6.3 cm DiameterApprox. 4.5 cm

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