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Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
June 16, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Flattened Oval Flask-shape Wood or Resin Snuff Bottle

Sell one like this
$154$125
Auction: Discovery - 2910MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: June 16, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

Flattened Oval Flask-shape Wood or Resin Snuff Bottle, China, with a short neck and round mouth, resting on a raised oval foot, decorated in relief with dragon and two jumping fish in a recessed panel on front and back, two carved mythical ram masks on shoulders, metalwork stopper with domed vermillion stone, ht. 3 in.
Estimate $100-200

green fungus between incised carvings, minor rusting to metal, otherwise in good condition.


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Keywords

China