Antique Chinese Black Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle – w/ 1986 Singapore receipt For Sale

Another from grandmother's cherished personal Snuff bottle collection.

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Antique Chinese Black Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle – w/ 1986 Singapore receiptFor your consideration is an exceptional, investment-grade antique Chinese hand-carved hair crystal (Fajing) snuff bottle from the estimated late Qing Dynasty (19th century). The vessel is masterfully hollowed out from a single specimen of natural rutilated quartz, showcasing an incredible array of sharp, needle-like black tourmaline/actinolite inclusions suspended like miniature ink brushstrokes within a semi-translucent, ice-like crystal matrix.
This stunning piece comes directly from my grandmother's extensive, cherished personal collection of Asian art and antiquities. The custom dark wood presentation display stand is explicitly included with this listing.Material & Artistry:• The Body: Natural carved black hair crystal / rutilated rock crystal quartz.
• The Hollowing: Masterfully hollowed out with beautiful, uniform internal walls. The interior chamber features a gorgeous frosted finish, while the narrow neck aperture and the foot ring base are polished completely water-clear—a classic textbook indicator of 19th-century lapidary artistry.
• Stopper & Spoon (100% Original & Intact): Perfectly capped with a matching, smooth domed smoky/clear crystal stopper top which features its own natural subtle dark tourmaline inclusions. It is fully complete with its original vintage cork collar and a completely intact, hand-carved organic bone applicator spoon displaying a beautifully sculpted flat paddle tip.1986 Gallery Provenance Paperwork:
DOCUMENTATION NOTE FOR BUYERS:
Because the original 3-18-1986 Moon Gate invoice documents multiple high-value items from this single estate transaction, the buyer of this listing will receive a high-resolution, archival-quality printed replica certificate of the complete original invoice for their permanent collection records. This reproduction serves as an official physical certificate of authenticity, verifying the matching line item.
• The invoice explicitly documents this piece as line item number 2: "1 Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle" with a historical purchase price of US $180.00.
• Elite international galleries like Moon Gate (formerly operating inside the Tanglin Shopping Centre) catered strictly to high-net-worth antiquities collectors, making this 40-year-old document a bulletproof passport of authenticity that completely eliminates any modern reproduction concerns.Condition Report & Maintenance Note:Condition: Excellent, pristine antique condition. The crystal body is entirely flawless with absolutely no structural cracks, hairline fractures, edge chips, or modern repairs.
Collector's Disclaimer (Earthquake Wax): Please note that this bottle was previously secured on display using a small amount of non-destructive museum/earthquake wax on its base. While the wax has been gently cleaned off, minor negligible traces or a light waxy residue may still be present on the underside of the vessel or on the display stand. This is easily removable if desired and does not affect the antique value or pristine condition of the quartz.
• Measurements: Approx. 2.75" Tall (including stopper).
Price: $925.00 (Or Best Offer)
Shipping: Ships fully insured via USPS Priority Mail with signature confirmation required to ensure absolute safety during transport.
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