A LARGE PICTORIAL SILHOUETTE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
A LARGE PICTORIAL SILHOUETTE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE

OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1780-1860

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A LARGE PICTORIAL SILHOUETTE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
OFFICIAL SCHOOL, 1780-1860
Of rounded rectangular form, the pale greyish-beige stone carved using the honey-toned and brown markings with a large goose, the reverse incised with millet sprays, the bottle flanked by animal-mask and fixed-ring handles, stopper
2 in. (5.1 cm.) high
Provenance
The Collection of Mrs. Elmer A. Claar; Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, 12 May 1970, lot 557.

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