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Interior-painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle

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$2,583$2,100
Auction: Discovery - 3009TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 17, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Interior-painted Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle, China, 19th century, oviform with straight neck and round mouth, resting on an oval foot, painted with roosters and hens, signed "Ye Zhongsan" with date "1897" archaic-style handles carved in bas-relief on sides, coral glass stopper, ht. 2 5/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

chipped to the tip of spoon, chipped to base, surface scratches and dirt. Stopper top detached, but present.


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