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5 Chinese Miniature Silver "Elixir of Life" Medicine Bottles, 19th C.

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5 Chinese Miniature Silver "Elixir of Life" Medicine Bottles, 19th C.

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5 Chinese Miniature Silver "Elixir of Life" Medicine Bottles, 19th C. Each with figural relief on one side and calligraphy inscription on the other, all with screw tops, two with stamped marks to underside. Provenance: H. Medill Sarkisian Oriental Rugs and Fine Arts, Denver, CO, purchased 1987. Size: 1.5'' x 4'' x '' (4 x 10 x cm).

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5 Chinese Miniature Silver "Elixir of Life" Medicine Bottles, 19th C.

Name: 5 Chinese Miniature Silver \"Elixir of Life\" Medicine Bottles, 19th C.
SKU: 155384166
Price: 175 USD
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