Flattened Oval Fossil Stone Snuff Bottle with Agate Stopper

Description:

Flattened Oval Fossil Stone Snuff Bottle with Agate Stopper, China, with straight neck, pebble conglomerates of light brown pastel tone on a chocolate ground, also with some formless translucent to white inclusions, giving the effect of blossoming flowers, the domed gray agate stopper with a lotus knob mounted on a black collar, the agate with hints of russet markings, ht. 3 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

in good condition, stopper without spoon.


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