Chinese Shagreen Snuff Bottle Rare

  

This is a rare, seldom seen, Snuff Bottle made from Shagreen (Stingray Skin), of a flattened rectangular form, with a flat footing, and a rounded neck. It shows the natural bumps of the stingray skin which have been shortened, and now have a back background with hundreds of gray dots. It is very light in weight.

It comes with a coral over a yellow calchedony band stopper. This rare and curious bottle is in excellent preserved condition. Height: 2.25 inches (5.7cm) - not including stopper.

Width: 1.55 inches (4.0cm). Thickness: 0.60 inches (1.5cm). Please allow 5 to 7 days to receive them. If you have any questions, please inquire. The item "Chinese Shagreen Snuff Bottle Rare" is in sale since Monday, November 20, 2017.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Snuff Bottles". The seller is "forestangel12" and is located in Miami, Florida.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Color: Black
2. Type: Snuff Bottles
3. Primary Material: Shagreen
4. Age: 1850-1899
5. Region of Origin: China
6. Original/Reproduction: Original