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A CARNELIAN AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
Qing Dynasty, 1750-1850
Of rounded form with flattened sides, the stone neatly divided with
areas of reddish brown and creamy crystalline inclusions, suggestive
of a yin yang symbol, stopper. The bottle 5.5cm (2.1/8in) high. (2).

£1,200 - 1,500
HK$13,000 - 16,000
CNY11,000 - 14,000

Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd. (label).

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A SILHOUETTE HONEY AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1795
Of compressed rounded form, well hollowed and worked using the
natural dark brown colour of the stone to form a squirrel and grape
vine, the reverse plain, stopper.
The bottle 6.4cm (2.1/2in) long. (2).

£2,000 - 2,500
HK$21,000 - 27,000
CNY18,000 - 23,000
Provenance
Robert Hall

The rebus of a squirrel and grapes stands for fertility and a wish for
many children.
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A LARGE CARVED BAMBOO SNUFF BOTTLE AND COVER
Daoguang six-character seal mark and possibly of the period
Of flattened form, with beast mask and ring handles and raised on a
rectangular foot, finely carved to each side with twin Mandarin ducks
swimming amongst flowering lotus plants. 10cm (4in) high including
the cover. (2).
£3,000 - 5,000
HK$32,000 - 54,000
CNY27,000 - 45,000
Provenance
A European Private Collection by repute.

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