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9079
A CHERRY AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE
The rounded body flanked with two faux lion mask-and-ring handles,
with a cylindrical neck, a flat lip, the underside finished with a rounded
oval foot ring; the matrix of evenly-hued transparent honey tone and
displaying crazing lines.
2in (5.1cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
鋪首雙耳復合琥珀鼻煙壺
9079
9080
AN EMBELLISHED AMBER CABINET BOTTLE
1880-1940
The large rounded rectangular bottle flanked with two faux lion
mask-and-ring handles at shoulders, standing upon an oval foot ring,
encased with gilt metal filigree work with inlaid coral and turquoise-
colored beads, the main sides with applied stone and mother-of-pearl
decoration, carved to depict birds and flowers.
3 3/8in (8.5 cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
1880-1940 琥珀套鍍金鈿工嵌雜寶’百鳥朝鳳’鼻煙壺
9080 (two views)
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