+China Qing Dynasty 1880 Snuff Bottle Carved In Nephrite Green Jade And Coral

Chinese Snuff bottle from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),

Beautifully carved snuff bottle from the imperial Chinese period of the Qing Dynasty. This snuff bottle was carved back in the 1880 in the shape of a bunch of bamboos trees from a single piece of nephrite green jade. Fitted with a brass spoon-lid mount with coral/

In traditional Chinese culture, bamboo is a symbol of Oriental beauty. It represents the character of moral integrity, resistance, modesty and loyalty. It also stands as an example of loneliness and elegance, among others. This value becomes one of the major themes in Chinese painting, calligraphy and poetry.

Gemstones: Mount on top in a bezel setting with one round cabochon cut of 14 mm of reddish coral

Weight: 71.9 Grams, (45.96 Dwt).

Measurements: 26 mm by 67 mm (1.02 X 2.64 Inches).

The Qing dynasty, officially the Great Qing, was the Manchu-led last dynasty in the imperial history of China. It was proclaimed in 1636 in Manchuria (modern-day Northeast China), in 1644 entered Beijing, extended its rule to cover all of China proper, and then extended the empire into Central Asia. The dynasty lasted until 1912. In orthodox Chinese historiography, the Qing dynasty was preceded by the Ming dynasty and succeeded by the Republic of China. The multiethnic Qing empire lasted for almost three centuries and assembled the territorial base for modern China. It was the largest Chinese dynasty and in 1790 the fourth largest empire in world history in terms of territorial size. With a population of 432 million in 1912, it was the world's most populous country at the time.

Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry pouchette.

Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gemstones. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D090722MEMH/.1111