Lot 438 , A rare Chinese ivory eight immortals snuff bottle and stopper, 1800-1900, 6.5cm, Richards collection

A rare Chinese ivory 'eight immortals' snuff bottle and stopper, 1800-1900, the lobed body carved in high relief with the immortals amid clouds, holding their attributes, the stopper carved as the figure of Shou Lao holding a peach and seated beside a deer, 6.5cm, Richards' collection
Estimate £200-300

fine age cracks, small loss to end of deer's right antler on stopper.


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Sold for £500