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Lot Essay
Despite its evident symbolism of fertility and association with the ubiquitous wish for progeny, egg-shaped-shaped snuff bottles, without any compression of form, are extremely rare. This is especially surprising, given the obvious functional efficiency and universal appeal.
A rare white glass egg-form snuff bottle imitating nephrite, formerly from the J & J Collection, was sold in these rooms, 29 March 2006, lot 49.
A rare white glass egg-form snuff bottle imitating nephrite, formerly from the J & J Collection, was sold in these rooms, 29 March 2006, lot 49.