Ten Amethyst and Rose Quartz Snuff Bottles, China, 19th/20th century, including a toad, a turtle, a fish, two double gourds; two oval with elephants and giraffe in relief; a bulbous form with flowers; a round bottle with a figure; and an octagonal bottle, ht. 1 5/8 to 3 in.
Estimate $500-700

some with broken spoons, octagonal one without stopper, all with overall surface wear, some with minor chips.


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