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California Asian Art Auction Gallery

 California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 16, 2012  Dec. 16, 2012

Lot # 110
A CHINESE IMPERIAL AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE     清 宮廷用琥珀鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 3 1/2 in (9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3000
  • Estimate To: $4000

This well-made snuff bottle rests on a small flat foot that rises into a triangular shaped body with various images all around. The coral stopper resembles a fiery geyser gushing upwards. Images on the body includes a butterfly, a cicada, and a fruit tree. A radial leaf pattern can be seen on the neck of the snuff bottle. Qing Dynasty period.