A Chinese carved coral snuff bottle
19th/20th century
Unmarked
The lidded carved coral bottle hidden within floral branches with perched birds, mounted on a pierced carved wood base with gilt accents
Bottle: 6.375" H x 7" W x 2.5" D; Base: 1.25" H x 4.125" W x 2.25" D

Overall good condition with shelf wear, dust accumulation, and minor scuffs commensurate with age. One branch detached and retained with the lot. Possibly with scattered fleabites or small chipped losses. Lid attached to vase with mounting putty. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.