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4 Assorted Chinese Snuff Bottles, Republic
Estimate:
$200 - $400
Sold
$100
Live Auction
Spring Fine Asian Art and Antiques Session 4
Description
A group of 4 assorted snuff bottles dating from the Republic period. The lot includes: an enameled lotus snuff bottle, a painted metal snuff bottle imitating cinnabar, a metal snuff bottle inset with stones, and a wood snuff bottle encased in a metal frame with glass insets. Dimensions are: the wood and stone snuff bottle measures 3 inches tall X 2 inches wide X 1 1/4 inches deep, 7.62 cm X 5.08 cm X 3.18 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Oxidation to the metals throughout, general age wear to all.
Provenance
From a private New York collection. These items were acquired by the current collector's mother during her time in Shanghai.
