RARE AMBER! Antique Snuff Box late Qing Dynasty Butterscotch Egg Yolk hotsell Amber Resin BEAUTIFUL! (has cosmetic crack)

DETAILS & TELLING OF THE STORY
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DESCRIPTION

Qing Dynasty (era 1644-1911): this snuff box/bottle/pot was probably from 1780-1830 18th to early19th century
Tibetan Chinese silver and highly sought and treasured Butterscotch Egg Yolk Amber Resin Container Box with lid (some listings suggested a Nepalese origin).
Purpose: Originally most likely used for Snuff (no odor / freshly & gently cleaned) but also adapted easily to Tea, Herbal Medicine, powders, or Cosmetics - holds approximately 2 Tablespoons.

PLEASE Review photos closely - NOTE a thin crack in the amber on side of the bottle and edge of the lid. This is very old, so it likely broke during normal use. The price reflects the flaw.
>>>>Compare the bottle's beautiful mottled amber-butterscotch-yellow-orange warm vibrant color to the 2nd to the last PHOTO showing the natural stone resin---NOT INCLUDED in PURCHASE, of course.

After much research, I found this item typically goes for 799euro ($850) to $1200ishy - I know, EESH!
I decided to list this at 70% off the average vintage selling value due to the cosmetic crack and normal use, wear and tear after 190 to 240 years. The damage does not affect its charm or usefulness. [there are online resources to restore amber resin that involves heating it until it softens -- by a professional of course -- this is how the resin was formed over the snuff-box, to begin with]

BUTTERSCOTCH EGG YOLK AMBER is a tree resin that has become fossilized over millions of years. This tree resin hardens into a fossil during a long process of polymerization and oxidization. The resulting amber can be a lovely warm yellow, orange, or even red and may contain remnants of other organic material, such as trapped insects. Amber is valued as a gemstone with beautiful translucent color and a smooth buttery finish. REFER TO THE LAST PHOTO TO SEE THE EGG YOLK QUALITIES OF THE NATURAL RESIN FOSSIL.

CREATIVE IDEAS: I would continue to use this sweet little antique for its original purpose yet modified for ME! I would fill it with high-quality Saigon cinnamon to top my coffee, oatmeal, and other yummy foods...or possibly emulsified organic coconut oil with essential oils great for lip care. What will you use it for??

BRAND /ARTIST: unknown handcrafter
APPROXIMATE AGE estimated: almost 200 or more years
MATERIALS: handmade Tibetan and Chinese silver and highly sought after solidified butterscotch egg-yolk amber resin
WEIGHT: 2.2 ounces (without packaging)
SIZE: 2 in tall (5cm) 1.8 in base diameter (4.75cm), interior diameter 1 3/8 in. ( (3.5cm)
CONDITION: Pretty hotsell good for being used for who knows how many decades!

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A STORY TO TELL
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I can see a very contented grandfatherly type person living near the border of Tibet and China - He is happily drinking a bit of rice wine (Mijiu) after a long day's work at his handcrafted baskets and household tools market. The sun is setting and his eldest son is arriving soon to show him the latest wares from the big town outside the valley. It is a good life. He rubs the outside of the snuff jar in anticipation of catching a 'whiff' while he chats and shares a funny story about his ornery rooster with his boy.

ALL LISTINGS
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VINTAGE: Almost everything listed is from the 20th century or earlier. This means any scratches, discolorations, or teeny bits missing --are ALL due to age and time on this Earth. Only pieces that have been loved and well cared for are listed!! But time does have a way of happening, and deterioration may occur. UNLESS kept in a china cabinet like many of my pieces. Please Let me know ASAP if something seems awry with the item you received. I will do my best to remedy the situation, or approve a case-by-case return/refund!

QUESTIONS: Please message the Sharing the Joy TEAM if you have questions or need more photos prior to investing in your new item of JOY. We will do our best to accommodate your needs as quickly as possible

IMAGES: please review images, and ask for more if you need them before making a decision. I tried to show all the important aspects of the item...but my camera skills could use a wee bit of improvement, haha.

VIDEO: pending (having difficulty figuring how to meet Etsy specs -- but sooooonnn...)

CLEAN: All items are carefully cleaned with Murphy's oil soap, vinegar and water, or environmentally friendly methods as appropriate to materials (clothing cleaned in fragrance-free soap or eco drycleaned. If glass appears watermarked: lemon juice/vinegar, baking soda & soap are used as a magical eraser!

FUTURE Stasia Stewart Embellished Creations will be a hybrid of new, thrift, mixed embellishments, and vintage materials...FUN & JOY-full

PACKAGING: Everything is appropriately and carefully cushioned, and attractively packaged with an abundance of loving care, gratitude, and appreciation.
SHIPPING: calculated by ETSY by weight and size through USPS; plus a tiny handling fee for the cost of supplies

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