Help to identify 2 old miniature jade bottles made in china

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by lennyt11374, Jan 16, 2017.

  1. lennyt11374

    lennyt11374 Member

    I bought two small bottles seems to be made in China. Looks old and one seems to be some kind of perfume bottle. I don't know nothing about these items. Please help identify what they are and what value if any.
    Any info is greatly appreciated. 20170116_005732a.jpg 20170116_005838a.jpg 20170116_010052a.jpg
     
  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    All I can tell you, is that new snuff bottles are not hollow. They are drilled out so the spoon goes down in, but they will not hold anything.

    If your perfume is not hollowed out to hold liquid, then I would guess that it is newly made.

    I do like the looks of the second one. What does the inside look like, and the underside of the lid?

    People will probably be around tomorrow who will be able to help.
    Welcome to the boards.
     
  3. lennyt11374

    lennyt11374 Member

    Here is what I know the hole goes all the way to the bottom You can see it in pictures. I was unable to get water inside case hole is too small... There are some hallmarks I'm posting pictures of it. 20170116_005838a.jpg 20170116_005838a.jpg 20170116_033944a.jpg 20170116_034021a.jpg 20170116_034100a.jpg 20170116_010145a.jpg
     
  4. kardinalisimo

    kardinalisimo Well-Known Member

    I guess Tibet. Can't tell for sure from the pics but likely not jade but other jade-alike stone, serpentine or other.
     
  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Second one can be called an incense burner, censer, or perfume burner.
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    These items are often listed as Tibetan because of the mounts of silvertone material which is often called Tibetan silver or Miao silver. The Miao are an ethnic minority in China. However these items are Chinese, made of serpentine or another green stone (quartz?). They are still being made.
    The decorated stopper on the snuff bottle is in a nice old style which you don't see much on new bottles, so I'd say vintage. The bone spoon can be put back in the stopper, just wrap some cotton around it and push gently back in the tube at the bottom of the stopper.

    Good quality new snuff bottles are often hollow, just like the old ones.
     
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