Lot 274: Two Oriental Cinnabar Snuff Bottles

Two Oriental Cinnabar Snuff Bottles: A - Exquisite carving, ovoid body, the cap lid is in the form of a multi tiered flower with a knob on top, tester intact, the sides with floral and geometric designs, front and back multi dimensional carvings of a female outdoors with pagoda and tree and floral decoration, 2 7/8" tall x 1 5/8", 19th century. B - Floral carved neck with multi dimensional figural carving of a scholar and student outdoors, tree and leaf decoration, crystal ball stopper, 3 3/4" x 2 1/2" wide, minor crack and losses, early 9th century. Provenance: An Amherst, NH collection. Estimate $500-700

Price Realized: $275

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