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A ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE

Qing dynasty (18th century)

Forming a fingered citron also known as Buddha’s hand, the top of the bottle carved with a branch and leaves, together with a coral stopper forming the stem. The stone is nearly flawless with slight inclusions.

H: 2 1/8in. (5.5cm.) excluding stopper

Provenance:
Kenneth Greenstein
E. and J. Frankel, New York

Condition: excellent

Ref. SBK519

US$2,000

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A ROCK CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE

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