Chinese Daoist Monumental Snuff Bottle with Immortals, 1930-50

The hand painting and the mix of primary colors make this snuff jar attractive. The jar from the mid-20th century, showcase a captivating blend of artistic craftsmanship and cultural significance. The snuff bottle, with its dragon motif, reflects a classic theme deeply rooted in Chinese symbolism. Dragons traditionally symbolize power, strength, and good fortune. The blue and white color scheme, characteristic of traditional Chinese porcelain, adds to the aesthetic appeal. The mid-20th-century timeframe indicates a continuation of classical artistic traditions during a dynamic period in Chinese history. The jar, likely sharing similar blue and white aesthetics, could serve various purposes within Chinese culture, from storage to decorative use. The mid-20th-century context suggests a connection to the evolving socio-cultural landscape of that time. While specific details about the artisans remain unknown, the blue and white snuff bottle...

The profusion of bright flowers and the gold parcel gilt combine for a gorgeous Chinese export vase. This monumental piece requires a stand and it is ready for your favorite room or hallway. This is the ultimate pop of color for a living or office space. (It is like a bouquet of fresh flowers without the maintenance.) It is a vintage Chinese export polychrome glazed and parcel gilt "Bangchuiping" or rouleau vase. It was made in China, around 1920-30. This is one of the nicest auction pieces...

This distinctive pair of dragon temple jars is worth collecting. The blue pattern and design on black ground of dragons are characteristic of the jar...

This spinach jade snuff bottle stands out from others because of the surface etching of a crane and its offspring, we are told. This snuff bottle is in very good condition with its original parts, as far as we can tell. Jade snuff bottles such as this, epitomize elegance and tradition in Chinese artistry. Crafted meticulously from precious jade, these diminutive vessels once held powdered tobacco, serving as ornate accessories for affluent individuals during the Qing Dynasty. Jade, revered for its symbolic significance and believed mystical properties, adds allure to these bottles. Spinach jade is a variety of jadeite, a mineral prized for its rich green color and translucency. This particular type of jadeite exhibits a deep green hue with darker veining, resembling the color of spinach leaves, hence the name. The intensity of the green can vary, ranging from light to dark shades. Spinach jade is highly valued in traditional Chinese culture and is often used in jewelry, carvings, and decorative objects. Its distinctive color and unique patterns make it sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of gemstones and lapidary art. Of rectangular section, the squared bottle with gilt-incised neck and domed lid with ivory...

This remarkable glass snuff bottle, crafted by the esteemed artist Ya Qing in the spring of 2009, is a masterful example of inside painting. The bottle showcases...

A large antique Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, finely decorated with a continuous battle scene with mounted warriors in g...

Ye Zhongsan (1869-1945) was born in the late Qing Dynasty and lived in Beijing his entire life, and the generations in Ye Family were officials at that time. Among the traditional in...

Chinese Painted Double-Form Porcelain Snuff Bottle Each cylindrical and conjoined decorated with figures, with brass caps and spoons. Height 3 in. Condition Report Good condition.