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A TOURMALINE CARVED SLEEPING POET LI BAI SNUFF BOTTLE

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A TOURMALINE CARVED SLEEPING POET LI BAI SNUFF BOTTLE

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A TOURMALINE CARVED SLEEPING POET LI BAI SNUFF BOTTLE
Chinese, early 20th century, green tourmaline. The recumbent poet carved out of solid tourmaline and depicted fast asleep on pillow; jadeite cabochon wirework stopper and copper spoon.
Bottle length: 2.25 in. (5.72 cm.), with stopper: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm.)
71 grams

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A TOURMALINE CARVED SLEEPING POET LI BAI SNUFF BOTTLE

Name: A TOURMALINE CARVED SLEEPING POET LI BAI SNUFF BOTTLE
SKU: 143860835
Price: 100 USD
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