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A CARVED CAMEO CHALCEDONY SNUFF BOTTLE THREE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
1860-1940 Jingdezhen kilns, 1820-1870
Utilizing the natural russet inclusions in the pale gray stone, carved to Each in straight cylindrical profile, two painted with a dragon theme,
one side with two birds and a hu-form vase containing a millet branch, the third depicting moneys and a fruiting peach tree.
the narrow sides surmounted with mock lion mask-and-ring handles. 3 to 3 3/4in (7.6 to 9.6cm) high (3).
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
$800 - 1,200
$600 - 800
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900 THREE QUARTZ SNUFF BOTTLES
FOUR BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES Late 19th - 20th century
Jingdezhen kilns, 1830-1930 Comprising: a citron crystal bottle carved with a bird and peony
The first painted with Buddhist lions, the second painted with insects, flowers, an amethyst bottle carved with a monkey on a pine tree, and
the third an inscribed and crackle glazed bottle, the fourth decorated rutilated quartz bottle marked with numerous black ‘needles’.
with moneys under a tall tree. 2 7/16 to 2 5/8in (6.2 to 6.7cm) high (3).
2 3/8 to 3in (6 to 7.1cm) high (4).
$600 - 800
$800 - 1,200

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