Agate Snuff Bottle

Description:

Agate Snuff Bottle, China, flattened rounded rectangular flask-shape, with straight neck and round mouth, decorated with Liu Hai with a toad in deep relief on one side and two bamboo stalks on the other, brass stopper with domed agate, (missing spoon),stone of peach white with coral to russet markings, ht. 3 in.
Estimate $500-700

in good condition with minor tarnishing to brass, surface stain to agate carving.


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