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September 19, 2015 11:00 AMCalender
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Crystal Double Snuff Bottle with Chilongs

Sell one like this
 
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2843BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 19, 2015 11:00AM

Description:

Crystal Double Snuff Bottle with Chilongs, China, mid-18th century or later, both rounded rectangular with straight neck and oval foot, well hollowed, decorated with a chilong carved in high relief to the left on one and to the right on the other to face each other with a flaming pearl in between, the stoppers of translucent yellow and green stone respectively, transparent stone with dark gray spots and white inclusions, ht. 2 5/8, wd. 2 7/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

tiny cracks to both, minor surface stain; one stopper without spoon.


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Keywords

China