Featured Nice little Chinese Snuff bottle (Not antique)

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  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I just thought it was worth showing. Maybe? 2 3/4" tall
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    916Bulldogs123, Aug 4, 2022
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is 'white cinnabar lacquer', aka resin, over a metal body. Also sold as carved (faux) ivory or bone. Probably 1960s, or thereabouts, but often sold as antique.
    Using these search words, you should be able to find its siblings.:)
     
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  3. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Thank you AJ.
    White Cinnabar sells better than resin even though they are basically the same thing. Funny how one can be priced higher just by calling it by a different name.
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    The decoration is unusual, it depicts celestial beings called Feitian, or Chinese angels. Maybe you'll get more eyes on it if you add 'angel' to the listing. Assuming you'll be selling it.
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 5, 2022
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  5. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Thank you. Yes I will be selling it. After it sits around for a bit.
    Mikey
     
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  6. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Ooh! I’ve had a saucer and teacup with these characters on it for years. I’ve wanted to know what they were for just as long as I’ve had them. Feitian it is!
     
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  7. George Chaney

    George Chaney Well-Known Member

    A fellow sitter rounder for a bit before sellin...!! Glad I am not alone in this trend :)
     
    George Chaney, Aug 6, 2022
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