Chinese Root Amber Snuff Bottle

Description

Carved from a warm, honey-toned translucent stone, featuring a well-rounded ovoid body. The sides are intricately decorated with high-relief beast-mask handles suspending mock rings, a classic archaistic motif. It is topped with a contrasting green stopper
H: 6.5 cm, 2 1/2 IN

Condition

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Chinese Root Amber Snuff Bottle

Lot 23223

Estimate $200-$400Jun 20, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT

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