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A ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE

Qing dynasty (late 18th / 19th century)

Of flattened round form and well-hollowed, carved in high relief with two chi dragon chasing each other. The stone is suffused with very fine ‘golden hair’-like inclusions.

H: 1in. (2.3cm.) high

Provenance:
Kenneth Greenstein
Sam Denham

Condition: excellent

Ref. SBK520

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A ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE

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