Chinese Amethyst Snuff Bottle

Shop this Chinese amethyst snuff bottle for sale. The smell gemstone carved snuff bottle dated to the late Guangxu period-republic period, circa the early 20th century 1900-the 1930s. The snuff bottle is hand-carved and decorated with a stylized bird’s nest on the top. The stopper top is decorated like a bird made of glass in a faux apple green jade. The center of the body with a carved inscription. The bottle with a rich purple tone and transparent icy crystal color.

1.6 x 1.3 inches.

The glass stopper with partial loss, with putty to hold the stopper in place. The amethyst with naturally formed inclusions.