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September 10, 2015 12:00 PM - September 21, 2015 12:00 PMCalender
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Two Amber Snuff Bottles

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Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2837TLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 10, 2015 12:00PM

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, China