THREE HAIR-CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLES QING DYNASTY, 1730-1870

the first of flattened rectangular form, carved with a flowering cherry tree flanked by lions-head suspending mock ring-handles, suffused with inclusions of tourmaline; the second of elongated oval form, carved with a carp amidst a lotus flower and lotus leaves, with needle-like tourmaline inclusions; and the third of flattened rectangular form carved with lion-head mock-ring handles with golden-colored inclusions of rutile, one wood stand (4)

Collection of Anne Walch-Zambrowicz and thence by descent.

All three snuff bottles have minor wear and scratches. The flattened rectangular snuff bottle has a chip to inner mouth rim. The oval form snuff bottle has a polished chip to mouth rim. The snuff bottle with golden-colored inclusions has a small chip and polished chips to the mouth and there are areas of pitting inherent to the stone.
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