Lot 429 , A Chinese turquoise matrix snuff bottle, late 19th / early 20th century, 6.5cm., wood stand, repair to cover

A Chinese turquoise matrix snuff bottle, late 19th / early 20th century, carved in high relief with figures amid trees, flowers and rockwork, lion-dog finial, 6.5cm., wood stand, repair to cover
Estimate £100-150

The top of the stopper has a lion dog upon it, its head has been broken and restuck, the stopper has been glued in position, there is a very slight loss to one of the branches on the snuff bottle otherwise good.


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Sold for £200