Chinese Snuff Bottle Shagreen Sharkskin Jade Stopper Scallop Ribbons Qing 19th C

🌟 Product Details
🆔 Inventory Code INV3965
Ⓜ️ Material Shagreen (Sharkskin) with Jade Stopper
🏳️ Origin China
🏛️ Period Qing Dynasty – 19th Century
🅂 Subject Scalloped Ribbed Form with natural shagreen pattern
🏷️ Marked Unmarked

📜 Description
Rare antique Chinese Snuff Bottle crafted from Shagreen (Sharkskin), featuring a distinctive textured surface of natural nodules arranged in a striking pattern. The form is an elegant scalloped body with vertical ribbing, giving the piece architectural presence and tactile appeal.

The bottle is topped with a mottled green Jade Stopper, adding a refined contrast to the darker body. The interior retains its original spoon.

The use of Shagreen in Chinese snuff bottles is uncommon and highly collectible due to the labor-intensive preparation and unique organic texture.

Collector’s Notes:
During the Qing Dynasty, artisans experimented with a variety of materials beyond porcelain and glass. Shagreen pieces are prized for their rarity and distinctive appearance, often associated with luxury objects. The combination with Jade reflects both status and aesthetic harmony, making such bottles especially desirable among collectors of 19th Century snuff bottles.

🔍 Condition
FAIR ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) – Wear, surface losses and edge damage to shagreen, particularly along upper edges. General age-related wear throughout. Stopper and spoon present. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

📐 Sizes
Height Approx. 5.0 cm
Diameter Approx. 3.5 cm

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