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8071
A CARNELIAN SNUFF BOTTLE
Late Qing dynasty/early Republic period
Of flattened baluster form, the exterior carved in relief with
interconnected sprigs of scrolling lingzhi, the stopper decorated en
suite.
1 3/4in (4.5cm) high
US$1,000 - 1,500
清末/民初 紅玉髓雕靈芝紋鼻煙壺
Provenance
Mill House Antiques, Woodbury, Connecticut, prior to 1966
8072
A CARAMEL GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
19th century
Of flattened ovoid form with a tubular neck, each main side
incorporating splashes of red, green and yellow glass, one side
suggesting a butterfly, the other a bird in flight.
2 1/2in (6.2cm) high
US$1,200 - 1,800
十九世紀 攪胎褐料鼻煙壺
8073 8073
A JASPER ‘BUDDHA’S HAND CITRON’ SNUFF BOTTLE
Late Qing dynasty
Carved as a fruit with closed ‘fingers’ resembling hands held in prayer,
the shoulders encircled with leaves, surmounted by a waisted neck
and flat lip.
2 5/8in (6.8cm) high
US$1,500 - 2,500
晚清 碧石雕佛手式鼻煙壺
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