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1760-1900
Details
AN AMYGDALOIDAL BASALT SNUFF BOTTLE
1760-1900
Of flattened form, with concave lip and flat foot surrounded by a footrim, the sides carved with mask and ring handles, the black stone with some green and brown inclusions, glass stopper with horn collar
2½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
1760-1900
Of flattened form, with concave lip and flat foot surrounded by a footrim, the sides carved with mask and ring handles, the black stone with some green and brown inclusions, glass stopper with horn collar
2½ in. (6.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Fine Chinese Snuff Bottles from the Gerry P. Mack Collection; Christie's, South Kensington, 4 October 1999, lot 92.
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