Eight Snuff Bottles

Description:

Eight Snuff Bottles, China, 19th/20th century, an azurite flask-shape on stand; a dark amber glass; two with faux-shell inlays; a carved shell pear-shape flask; a blue and white ceramic; and two hardstone flask-shapes, including one with carved decoration, ht. to 3 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

overall in good condition, amber without spoon, surface scratches.


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