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TWO AMBER SNUFF BOTTLES
19th century
The first carved as a section of a pine tree trunk, with a horse being
led around the trunk by a monkey, a seal of office hanging from the
branches; the second carved as a bunch of grapes and squirrels.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) high, the taller
US$1,500 - 2,500
十九世紀 琥珀鼻煙壺兩件
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A ROOT AMBER ‘PEBBLE’ SNUFF BOTTLE
18th/19th century
The irregular shape conforming to the natural outline of the pebble, the
rich translucent material encompassing striated whorls in variegated
shades of gold and honey, resembling knots in wood.
2in (5cm) high
US$1,000 - 1,500
十八/十九世紀 雀腦琥珀隨形鼻煙壺
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