AN UNUSUAL SILVER SNUFF BOTTLE China, late 19^th century – 1920s. The ingot-shaped bottle engraved with a floral pattern. The matching stopper with original chain.

Condition: Excellent condition with minimal surface wear.
Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.

Weight: 67 g
Dimensions: Height 6.5 cm incl. stopper