Serpentine Snuff Bottle

This elegant Chinese serpentine snuff bottle is finely hand carved from natural stone in a beautiful olive-green tone, with subtle variations in color, delicate veining, and natural inclusions that give the piece depth and individual character. The softly rounded, well-proportioned body is accented on each side with finely carved mask-form handles, adding sculptural detail while maintaining the bottle’s restrained and graceful form. The stone has been carefully polished to a smooth, lustrous finish that enhances its soft translucency and natural variations. The matching domed stopper fits beautifully with the form of the bottle and retains a finely made bone spoon, an especially appealing detail. Finely crafted throughout and in excellent condition, this handsome bottle has an understated elegance that displays beautifully on its own or among a curated collection.