AN UNUSUAL CARVED BAMBOO FISH-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
1840-1920
AN UNUSUAL CARVED BAMBOO FISH-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE 1840-1920 Well carved from a hollow cross-section of bamboo culm in the form of a swimming goldfish, its tail flicked to the side to simulate movement, aquatic plants curling around its mouth and beneath its head, its bulging eyes inlaid in horn with jet pupils, original bamboo stopper and bamboo spoon 2¼ in. (5.65 cm.) long
AN UNUSUAL CARVED BAMBOO FISH-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE
1840-1920
AN UNUSUAL CARVED BAMBOO FISH-FORM SNUFF BOTTLE 1840-1920 Well carved from a hollow cross-section of bamboo culm in the form of a swimming goldfish, its tail flicked to the side to simulate movement, aquatic plants curling around its mouth and beneath its head, its bulging eyes inlaid in horn with jet pupils, original bamboo stopper and bamboo spoon 2¼ in. (5.65 cm.) long
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