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18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A LARGE AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The flattened, rounded bottle is carved in relief to one side with a saddled horse tied to a post. The stone is of a pale beige tone with russet and white inclusions emphasizing the horse's mane, tail, saddle, hooves and post.
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) high
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The flattened, rounded bottle is carved in relief to one side with a saddled horse tied to a post. The stone is of a pale beige tone with russet and white inclusions emphasizing the horse's mane, tail, saddle, hooves and post.
2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm.) high
Provenance
Property from the Geronimo Berenguer de los Reyes, Jr. Collection.
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