Two Quartz Snuff Bottles, the first of a smoky quartz and of bottle form with sinuous chilong carved crawling up the sides, with low relief carved scrolled clouds and a full relief flaming pearl at the neck, with a rock crystal stopper cover, the second example of compressed, ovoid form, having relief carved overlapping lotus petals. Height of taller 2 5/8 inches. Estimate $ 500-700 Property from a Private Collection in Florida Each in overall good, complete condition with minor wear and minor abrasions to the interior of the mouth rim. Stoppers, scoops and covers all intact.
Two Quartz Snuff Bottles, the first of a smoky quartz and of bottle form with sinuous chilong carved crawling up the sides, with low relief carved scrolled clouds and a full relief flaming pearl at the neck, with a rock crystal stopper cover, the second example of compressed, ovoid form, having relief carved overlapping lotus petals. Height of taller 2 5/8 inches. Estimate $ 500-700 Property from a Private Collection in Florida Each in overall good, complete condition with minor wear and minor abrasions to the interior of the mouth rim. Stoppers, scoops and covers all intact.
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