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•235 Puddingstone is the general term for a conglomerate of
A PUDDINGSTONE SNUFF BOTTLE sedimentary fint pebbles in a matrix of chert - both part of the
1760-1850 quartz family. Bottles carved from this striking material come in
The grey bottle exhibits an attractive composition of medium-sized a wide variety of colors, textures, sizes and shapes. The stone’s
pebbles in colors of grey, orange and cream. The sides of the bottle appearance is not dissimilar to plum pudding, from which it
are carved with mask and ring handles. derives its name. The variation in size of the pebbles sets up an
attractive counterpoint to the beige matrix and the combination
2¬ in. (6.6 cm.) high, agate stopper of shapes and sizes creates a strong design that compliments the
simple and tactile form.
$8,000-12,000
For a range of bottles in this material, see B. Stevens, The
PROVENANCE Collector’s Book of Snuf Bottles, New York, 1976, nos. 609-17. A
similar bottle was sold at Christie’s New York, The Ruth and Carl
Lilla S. Perry Collection. Barron Collection of Fine Chinese Snuf Bottles: Part IV, 15 March
The Neal W. and Frances R. Hunter Collection; Sotheby’s New York, 2017, lot 301.
15 September 1998, lot 274.
Robert Kleiner, Belfont Company Ltd., Hong Kong, 1999. 1760-1850年 礫岩鋪首啣環耳鼻煙壺
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts,
no. 2766.

EXHIBITED

Boston, International Chinese Snuf Bottle Society Convention,
The Barron Collection, 23-26 September 2008.

LITERATURE

L.S. Perry, Chinese Snuf Bottles. The Adventures and Studies of
a Collector, p. 64, no. 45.

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