LOT of 3 Antique Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Snuff Bottles 1976 receipt For Sale

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For your consideration is an exceptional, masterfully curated estate lot of three (3) authentic antique Chinese blue and white porcelain snuff bottles. Representing three iconic styles of late Qing Dynasty to early Republic ceramic mastery, this trilogy features a scholarly square-column bottle, an elegant round moon-flask, and a beautifully hand-finished figural sculpture.
This premium grouping comes directly from my grandmother’s extensive, cherished personal collection of Asian art. All three custom dark wood presentation display stands are included with this lot, alongside vintage gallery documentation.Bottle 1: The Square Column Scholar Bottle (Fully Documented Anchor)• Form & Measurements: Square-column container form. Approx. 2 1/4\" Tall x 1 1/2\" Wide. without stand
• Artistry & Calligraphy: Hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue brushwork featuring the four-character poetic blessing Yan Nian Yi Shou (延年益壽), translating to \"May you prolong your life and increase your longevity.\" The side panels display fine traditional Shanshui river and mountain landscapes.
• Cyclical Date & Signature: Formally signed and dated by the ceramic artist to the Winter of the Renyin Year (1902) during the final decade of the Qing Dynasty. Left-side inscription tracks production to the historic Pearl Hill (Zhushan) kilns along the Chang River in Jingdezhen.
• Stopper & Spoon (100% Original): Capped with a smooth, domed light blue/periwinkle hardstone stopper top fitted with its original, completely intact hand-carved natural bone applicator spoon.
• Backed by its original handwritten gallery purchase invoice from the legendary The Moon Gate gallery in Singapore, dated May 17, 1976. Documents this piece as line item #6 (\"1 pce. Ching B/W Snuff Bottle\") for $180.00 local currency, equating to a historical purchase value of US $73.47 based on the counter exchange rate. A clear photocopy of the invoice will be provided to the buyer.Bottle 2: The Peony Bloom Moon-Flask• Form & Measurements: Round, flattened pocket-watch/moon-flask shape. Approx. 4\" Tall w/out stand
• Artistry & Motif: Richly decorated in deep underglaze cobalt blue featuring a prominent, blooming peony flower—the traditional Chinese symbol of wealth and prosperity—framed by dense, fluidly scrolling leafy branches.
• Base Mark: The recessed porcelain base bears a hand-painted four-character underglaze blue mark reading Chenghua Nian Zhi (成化年製)—a classic late-Qing apocryphal tribute mark honoring the legendary 15th-century Ming ceramic golden age.
• Stopper Details: Capped with a coordinating low-profile dark domed stopper cap.Bottle 3: The Smiling Figural Boy / Young Scholar• Form & Measurements: Molded and hand-sculpted in the round to depict a smiling boy in traditional patterned robes holding an auspicious object. Approx. 3\" Tall without stand
• The Base Mark: The underside bears a crisp, four-character underglaze blue apocryphal mark reading Qianlong Nian Zhi (乾隆年製), honoring the 18th-century imperial pottery golden age.
• Stopper & Metal Spoon (100% Original): The figure\'s top-knot hairstyle serves as the removable porcelain stopper, fitted with its completely original, fully intact hand-formed solid brass/bronze applicator spoon.
• Fascinating Historical Wax Seal: The reverse side of the boy\'s robes retains a thick, completely intact amber-brown antique pine-resin collection or gallery inventory wax seal. The wax features a partially visible stamped tracking code (including the letters \"KEE P...\"), serving as a wonderful vintage time-capsule handling marker.Lot Details & Condition Report:• Condition: Excellent authentic antique condition. All three porcelain vessels are completely pristine and entirely free of modern structural cracks, hairline fractures, edge chips, or repairs. The underglaze cobalt blues remain crisp and clear across all three pieces.
• Collector\'s Disclaimer (Earthquake Wax): Please note that these bottles were previously secured on display using a small amount of non-destructive museum/earthquake wax on their bases. While the wax has been gently cleaned off, minor negligible traces or a light waxy residue may still be present on the undersides of the vessels or on the display stands. This is easily removable if desired and does not affect the antique value or pristine condition of the porcelain.
Price: $1,550.00 for the entire trilogy collection of 3 (Or Best Offer)
Shipping: Ships fully insured via USPS Priority Mail with signature confirmation required to ensure absolute safety during transport.