Two Chinese Agate Snuff Bottles

19th Century

清晚期 灰瑪瑙鼻烟壺兩支
the first of square form, raised on a neat ovoid foot and carved with mock handles of animal masks suspending loops; the second shadow example of similar form, further incised on either side with ducks and lotus, bone stopper.

Height of taller 2 5/8 in., 6.6 cm.

This lot is located in Chicago.

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