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8019A
A white nephrite snuff bottle
1750-1800
Of flattened globular form with a flat, flaring lip, and a flat foot
surrounded by a slender oval foot rim, carved with raised circular panels
on each main side and raised, scalloped, rounded rectangular panels on
each narrow side.
1 7/8in (4.8cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000

8020
A nephrite snuff bottle
1740-1840
Of compressed form, with a flat, wide lip and an oval foot rim
surrounding a flat foot, the interior well-hollowed, the stone of pebble
material, with russet and chocolate inclusions.
2 ½in (6.3cm) high
$4,000 - 6,000

8021
A root amber snuff bottle
1760-1850
Of irregular shape, with a flat lip surrounding a circular mouth, with a flat
irregular foot, the body a translucent honey color with opaque caramel
and dark brown markings.
2 1/8in (5.5cm) high
$1,500 - 2,500

8021

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