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A molded soft paste snuff bottle
94 | BONHAMS 1796-1850
Of flattened rounded form with ribbed ground, waisted neck, flat
mouth, oval foot ring, both sides molded in relief with floral medallions
surrounded by bats, the shoulder flanked with lion mask handles.
2 1/8in (5.4cm) high
$1,500 - 2,000

Provenance
Eldred’s, Massachusetts, 23 August 2002
the Holden Collection

7159
An enameled porcelain figural snuff bottle
1795-1820
Designed as a bearded figure in a black floral robe, the double-gourd
on his back forming the opening of the bottle, both of his hands
holding a staff to the front, the concave base painted in enamels with
a dragon.
2 7/8in (7.3cm) high
$1,500 - 2,500

Provenance
Asiantiques, Florida, acquired 21 January 2000