Snuff Bottle: Vintage Brecciated Jasper Snuff BottleThe brecciated jasper pebble was carved into a snuff bottle by an experienced craftsman who selected to use the best sides of the stone. As a result, this is a very dramatic and attractive snuff bottle. It is in a flattened rectangular shape with sloping shoulders and sides ending in a short raised oval foot. Its cap is matched with a similar stone with a brighter and redder stone encased in cork, the stopper is cork and the spoon is brass. Date: Post

75 inches deep and 3 inches high

When it is moved around in different angles

There is a lot to be said about Shiwan wares

Its neck is encased in silver

bird whistles

This is another pretty banded agate bottle from One of the prettiest banded agates from the Bobonong district

Scholar rocks are so named on account of the Chinese literati's fascination with mountains and waters

5 inches x 2 inches x 1

It is carved in honor of a Lady Ren The names of the people who had the panel carved in her honor are listed below the Four Large Auspicious Characters that more or less translates loosely as "May the glory of her office shines brightly as the stars

It appeared to be a lost art form because the young people entering the work force in China today would rather work in factories than learning a craft

75ʺD × 2

The silver bottle has a beautiful tarnished appearance that shows its age