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A CARVED CHALCEDONY 'LONGEVITY' SNUFF BOTTLE A JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE
1820-1880 1780-1880
Well-hollowed, of flattened baluster form with a waisted neck, Well-hollowed, of compressed globular form with a spreading neck, flat
recessed lip, a splayed and gradually recessed oval foot, each main lip and oval foot, the side walls covered with scrolling patterns carefully
side with a conforming reserve filled with raised shou characters, the carved in subtle relief; the stone of predominantly white color with a
shoulders flanked with two faux lion mask-and-ring handles. faint celadon tinge, showing patches of russet inclusions.
2 1/4in (5.8cm) high 2 1/8in (5.4cm)
US$1,500 - 2,500 US$2,000 - 3,000
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A RED OVERLAY 'SNOWFLAKE' GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
1780-1820
Of ovoid form with a slightly everted neck, flat lip, finely carved through
the cranberry overlay with a butterfly hovering between two prunus
trees issuing carefully defined branches filled with numerous blossoms,
with two overlapping flower-heads forming the foot.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high
US$2,000 - 3,000
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