Lot 452 , A Chinese ivory dragon and luohan snuff bottle, 1800-1850, 6.2cm

A Chinese ivory 'dragon and luohan' snuff bottle, 1800-1850, carved in relief to each side with a luohan holding a flaming pearl seated upon a lotus leaf, with a dragon to one side, on a wave patterned ground, lobed circular stopper, 6.2cm
Estimate £500-700

Fine age cracks to the ivory, one slightly open below the head of one dragon, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £480