{"product_id":"mid-century-chinese-hand-carved-coral-figural-snuff-bottle-depicting-a-mythical-guardian-beast","title":"Mid-Century Chinese Hand-Carved Coral Figural Snuff Bottle Depicting a Mythical Guardian Beast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMid-Century Chinese Hand-Carved Coral Figural Snuff Bottle Depicting a Mythical Guardian Beast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of personality and vibrant color, this hand-carved figural snuff bottle is carved from natural coral (likely dyed sponge coral). The expressive guardian beast features finely carved facial details, scrolling horns, and charming carved toes on the underside - details often overlooked but indicative of thoughtful workmanship. The carving showcases the playful artistry for which Chinese decorative carvings are admired. The bottle retains its original carved stopper and a later replacement metal spoon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpertly carved in the form of a standing figure, the bottle displays rich coral-red coloration enhanced by careful polishing that accentuates the natural texture of the material. The sculptural design transforms a traditional snuff bottle into a miniature work of art, equally appealing to collectors of Asian antiques and lovers of unique decorative objects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally inspired by functional snuff bottles carried throughout China during the Qing Dynasty and later periods, examples such as this are now appreciated as finely crafted collectibles reflecting centuries of artistic tradition. #90\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Dyed carved coral \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigural design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional Chinese snuff bottle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand carved and polished\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You'll Love It \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Eye-catching figural carving \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Rich coral-red coloration \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Traditional Chinese craftsmanship \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Wonderful conversation piece \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔ Unique addition to an Asian art collection  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item Number: \u003c\/b\u003e\n20758-84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Item ID: \u003c\/b\u003e\n109807\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Category: \u003c\/b\u003e\nDecorative Arts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:11px\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This item has been inspected and appraised by a GIA Graduate Gemologist NAJA Appraiser.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nDiamond origin is tested using a GIA iD100 Gem Testing Device. Unless indicated otherwise, all diamonds are to be considered natural, earth-mined diamonds. All man-made, laboratory-grown, laboratory-created, or synthetic diamonds are well marked on the price tag as well as in the website description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAll diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits. All gemstone weights and measurements are approximate. Unless otherwise stated, colored gemstones may have commonly used clarity and color enhancing treatments per industry standards. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nProspective buyers should note that all jewelry we sell is 'used' and will likely have some amount of wear, we warranty that the item will be essentially as we have described it, but no other warranties are expressed or implied, and all items are sold 'as is'.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Upscale Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53466022674732,"sku":"20758-84","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7862\/1996\/files\/c79c62185864cdba0b4bc9fd3994c398.jpg?v=1785011983","url":"https:\/\/upscaleconsignment.com\/products\/mid-century-chinese-hand-carved-coral-figural-snuff-bottle-depicting-a-mythical-guardian-beast","provider":"Upscale Consignment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}