The size of Snuff Bottle: 2 3/4" H x1 3/4" W x 7/8" D. This is finely carved Chinese Snuff Bottle is made of Malachite stone. It has fine carving of Fish with Lotus flower bud and leaves. The subject is Carp climbing up the water fall which has proverb from Chinese that when Carp finished climbing th e water fall, carp will became Dragon. The symbol of success. Open works were intricately carved, especially lotus leaved are thinly carved. The lid/stopper is made from
same malachite form continuously from main body to lid. Please note snuff bottle is carved out from two stone together in the center. There is line in the center of snuff bottle showing. Snuff bottle was carved out from this one stone. You can see the line on the bottle of snuff bottle as well as from around. It is not repaired line. It is from beginning. Please also note both sides of snuff bottle’s neck area (fish’s head) has a couple of flaked surface area which is minor. It appeared from original carved time, rather repaired because
the top of rim does now show repaired. These does not taking away the beauty of this fine carved malachite snuff bottle.It is dating from early 1920's to 1930's. I have purchased in 1990 from
Antique dealer's auction in Dallas.
Malachite's information found in internet below.
https://playhardlookdope.com/blogs/playhardlookdope-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-malachite-gemstone
There are many benefits believed to be associated with having healing gemstones like Malachite in your home. Malachite gemstones don't have to take the form of jewelry to be integrated into your house. Simply having the gemstones is said to encourage business success so any type of display or office paraphernalia that can be integrated into the home or office can reportedly bring with it these benefits.
Moreover, Malachite is believed to balance your heart chakra and help you deal with your emotions in traditional Hindu beliefs. Having Malachite in your home, therefore, can help maintain emotional balance for all family members.
There are many benefits associated with Malachite such as providing protection, alleviating negativity, and physically helping to enhance overall well-being like your immune system, your respiratory system, your liver, and your energy levels. With Malachite on display throughout your home or Malachite gemstones safely tucked away, you may be able to reap some of these additional benefits.
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