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JULIA SHACKELFORD HUNTER COLLECTION OF SNUFF BOTTLES
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AN AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
清十八/十九世紀 瑪瑙瑞獸耳鼻煙壺
The snuf bottle is carved to each side of the shoulder with an animal head and
ring handle. The stone is of a pale translucent beige tone.
2Ω in. (6.4 cm.) high
£1,000-1,500 $1,600-2,300
€1,400-2,000
PROVENANCE:
The Julia Shackelford Hunter Collection of snuf bottles, acquired in China
1948-1949.
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A WHITE JADE AUBERGINE-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
清十八/十九世紀 白玉茄子鼻煙壺
The snuf bottle is carved as an aubergine growing from a leafy gnarled stem
with two smaller fruits sprouting to either side. The stone is of a pale even tone
with a few minor mottled inclusions.
2æ in. (7 cm.) high
£4,000-6,000 $6,100-9,100
€5,500-8,100
PROVENANCE:
The Julia Shackelford Hunter Collection of snuf bottles, acquired in China
1948-1949.
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