Lot 461 , A Chinese amber snuff bottle, 1760-1860, Richards no. 62

A Chinese amber snuff bottle, 1760-1860, of rounded rectangular form, with a pair of lion mask ring handles, 6.2cm, Richards no. 62
Estimate £200-300

There are fissures to the amber around the neck and shoulder and half the height of the body, a few minute nicks here and there.


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Sold for £380