A finely carved Chinese snuff bottle,dated to Qing Dynasty, with inscription on one side. Although pear shaped, one side is flat and has four lines of highly detailed, incised Chinese characters. The cover is missing and the tiny hole is still covered with the cork. Mostly grey color with dark brown streaks and inclusions.
H. 3 1/4" (8.2 cm)
Provenance: collection of an Important Connecticut collector ,acquired in the early 80s

Condition: good condition overall with natural inclusion

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