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The pretty snuff bottle is made of a semi-precious stone noted for its apricot color. Apricot agate is a variegated …
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The pretty snuff bottle is made of a semi-precious stone noted for its apricot color. Apricot agate is a variegated from of Chalcedony, a fibrous form of Quartz. The bottle has a flattened rectangular form tapering towards the base which is concave. Its top is flat and the cap is a pink stone carved as a rose on a white disc. The flat surfaces of the bottle are decorated with a branch of plum blossoms and a bamboo with leaves. The carving is very subtle. The bottle is well hollowed, which is a good sign of age. The cap is a carving of a little rosette of unknown material on a white disc,
Dating: Chinese Republic Period, 1920's
Dimensions: 1.5 inches wide, 0.75 inches deep and 2.75 inches high
Condition: very good, please note this is a hand carved bottle and the opening is not exactly centered.
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- Dimensions
- 1.5ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 2.75ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Chinese
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Agate
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blush
- Condition Notes
- Snuff bottle is in good antique condition. The opening on the top is not centered, the bottle is handmade. There … moreSnuff bottle is in good antique condition. The opening on the top is not centered, the bottle is handmade. There is a little bit of dirt embedded in the floral carving. less
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