Chinese Pair of Lacquer Burgaute Inlay Snuff Bottles
$60.77
$103.31
DescriptionThe pair of snuff bottles have a hexagonal faceted shape with flattened foot. They are inlaid with iridescent shell floral motifs with dark brown lacquer wood.Laque burgauté has Chinese origins with examples occurring as early as the Ming dynasty and was especially popular in the Qing dynasty when it was also used to cover unglazed porcelain.Dimensions: 1 1/2″ x 1″ x 3 1/8″ H each
