Chinese Amethyst Snuff Bottle Guangxu Vase Wooden Stand Qing Canton Period 19thC

🌟 Product Details 🆔 Inventory Code INV3299 Ⓜ️ Material Amethyst Hardstone 🏳️ Origin China (Canton) 🏛️ Period Guangxu Period – 19th Century 🅂 Subject Natural amethyst snuff bottle with mottled violet and lavender tones; comes with wooden stand 🏷️ Marked Unmarked 📜 Description A beautiful Qing Dynasty Guangxu period amethyst snuff bottle, carved from a single piece of richly coloured stone exhibiting vibrant purple, lilac, and crystalline inclusions. The bottle has a rounded-shoulder form with a short cylindrical neck and comes with its original carved wooden stand, shaped in tripod form. Collector’s Notes: Amethyst was highly valued during the late Qing period for its auspicious associations with clarity of mind and spiritual protection. The natural veining and colour zoning in this bottle make it a striking decorative object for both snuff bottle enthusiasts and collectors of scholar’s desk items. Wooden stands such as this were traditionally used to elevate and honour prized stones and carvings. 🔍 Condition GOOD ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – Light wear and natural fissures to the amethyst; minor losses to filler material on the base; stand with age wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details. 📐 Sizes Height Approx. 6 cm (without stand) Diameter Approx. 3.5 cm 🛒 Thanks for stopping by! Check out my store for more rare finds!