Chinese Snuff Bottles: Masterpieces in Miniature

by Eric J. Hoffman

(Part 2: Figures)

Blue and goldstone glass, c. 1720-1800. Courtesy: Asiantiques

Cinnabar lacquer, 18th-19th C. Courtesy: Asiantiques

Enamel over metal, 19th C. Courtesy: Asiantiques

Nephrite jade with golden underskin, Qing dynasty. Courtesy: Asiantiques

Blue & white porcelain, 19th C. Courtesy: Asiantiques

Brass, engraved "Made in 9th year of Emperor Shunzhi [1660] by Chen Rongzhang." Bedini Collection.

Molded porcelain, 19th C. Courtesy: Christie’s

Inside-Painted bottle by Ma Shaoxuan, c. 1899. Courtesy: Christie’s

Slip-decorated Yixing, 19th C. Author’s collection.

Pine cone. Author’s collection.

Yangzhou Seal School overlay glass, Qing dynasty. Author’s collection.

Black hair crystal. Author’s collection.

Burmese jadeite. Berger collection.

Nephrite jade eggplant, c. 1800-1860. Private collection.

Coral fish. Private collection.

Ivory. Private collection.

Glass imitating coral. Private collection.

Puddingstone (conglomerate), 18th C. Private collection.

Glass lotus form bottle. Private collection.

Shadow agate with bat and qilin. Private collection.