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8046
A russet nephrite snuff bottle
1750-1840
Of natural pebble form, carved in low relief to
appear as if wrapped with a fabric and bow,
the surface carved with a multitude of bats and
swastika, the stone with a russet skin.
2in (5cm) high
$6,000 - 8,000

8047
A celadon nephrite snuff bottle with
russet skin
1750-1850
Of compressed form with a straight neck and
flat lip, supported by a high oval foot rim, with
fixed ring lion mask handles to each side, one
face of the bottle slightly concave and displaying
a russet skin.
2 3/8in (5.9cm) high
$5,000 - 7,000

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