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

Lot # 178
A CHINESE AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE     清 琥珀鼻煙壺


  • Dimension: H: 2 in (5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

This well carved amber snuff bottle is of ovoid form, with the body slightly tapered towards the base, and the shoulders curved up to the mouth, which is terminated with an ivory trim. The stopper is also constructed of ivory, and a piece of semi spherical malachite. Qing Dynasty period.