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
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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