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Description:
Two Amber Snuff Bottles, China, one flattened oval shape, with a straight neck, resting on a raise oval foot, decorated with two carved chilongs in high relief, translucent brown with black spot inclusions, silver stopper topped with lightly domed pink glass, (missing spoon),ht. 1 7/8; one flattened rounded rectangular with a straight neck and slightly bulbous front, well hollowed, decorated with a continuous carved scene with monkeys, peaches, and a bat, red brown, tubular amber stopper (missing spoon),ht. 2 in.
Estimate $500-700
surface wear and scratches, surface dirt, and metal rusting.
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Keywords
Amber Snuff, ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
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