A MALACHITE SNUFF BOTTLE
19TH CENTURY
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A MALACHITE SNUFF BOTTLE 19TH CENTURY

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A MALACHITE SNUFF BOTTLE
19TH CENTURY
OF OVOID SHAPE, CARVED AND PIERCED WITH TWO COILED GUEI DRAGONS TO THE NARROW SIDES FORMING THE HANDLES, STOPPER -- 2 3/8IN. (6CM.) WIDE; AND A TURQUOISE BOTTLE CARVED IN THE FORM OF A MATRIX MELON BOTTLE A TRAILING LEAFY STALK WITH SMALLER MELON TO THE SIDE, STOPPER -- 2½IN. (6.3CM.) HIGH, (MINOR WEAR).
SEE ILLUSTRATION. (2)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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