Lot 262 , A Chinese amethyst crystal snuff bottle, 1800-1900, total height 5.1cm high

A Chinese amethyst crystal snuff bottle, 1800-1900, of flattened ovoid form, finely carved in relief with a chi-dragon to one side and C-scrolls and dots to the shoulder, vegetable ivory spoon and malachite stopper, collection label no. 63, total height 5.1cm high
Estimate £400-600

Minute chip around the mouth. Natual inclusions, fissures and impurities to the crystal. otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £360