Agate Snuff Bottle

Description:

Agate Snuff Bottle, China, flattened round form, raised oval foot, carved with various nuts and seeds including peanut, chestnut, and water caltrope over a background of bamboo stalks, the stone ranging in color from russet brown to gray, with a jadeite stopper, ht. 3 in.
Estimate $300-500

no spoon.


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