Chinese Snuff Bottle Cinnabar Immortal Scene Red Stopper Gilt Qing Marked 20C
£32.00
Inventory Code: INV4762
Object: Snuff Bottle
Material: Carved cinnabar-style lacquer with metal mounted foot and stopper
Origin: China
Period: Modern
Date: 20th Century
Decoration: Deeply carved continuous landscape with pavilions, mountains, trees, figures, and floral scrollwork. Floral carved stopper with matching spoon.
Marked: Four-character apocryphal Qing reign mark to the base
Measurements:
Height: 3.0 in / 7.5 cm
Width: 1.8 in / 4.5 cm
Depth: 1.0 in / 2.5 cm
Condition:
GOOD (4/5) - Light age-related wear with minor rubbing to high points and small surface imperfections. Stopper and spoon are present. Please review the photos carefully for more details.
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DESCRIPTION
An attractive Chinese cinnabar-style snuff bottle featuring finely carved landscape scenes with pavilions, bridges, mountains, and waterside buildings framed by scrolling floral borders. The bottle is fitted with a matching floral carved stopper and retains its interior spoon. The oval foot bears a gilt four-character apocryphal Qing reign mark. The intricate carving and rich red color make this an appealing decorative and collectible example.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
Cinnabar lacquer wares have been admired in China for centuries for their rich color and labor-intensive carving. During the 20th century, finely made examples in Qing style were produced for collectors and the export market, often bearing apocryphal reign marks honoring earlier imperial periods. These bottles remain highly collectible for their craftsmanship and decorative appeal.
NOTES
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