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1830-1900
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AN UNUSUAL CARVED CHALCEDONY MELON-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
1830-1900
The stone, of opalescent and semi-transparent deep lavender color, is carved in the form of a bitter-melon with undercut vine, tendrils, leaves and a smaller melon.
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high, glass stopper
1830-1900
The stone, of opalescent and semi-transparent deep lavender color, is carved in the form of a bitter-melon with undercut vine, tendrils, leaves and a smaller melon.
2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high, glass stopper
Provenance
Hugh Moss (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 1999.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 2791.
Ruth and Carl Barron Collection, Belmont, Massachusetts, no. 2791.
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
Brought to you by
Andrew Lick