A Japanese lac burgauté metal snuff bottle

Snuff Bottles
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A Japanese lac burgauté metal snuff bottle
Late 19th/early 20th century, Tsuda Family, Kyoto
In the shape of a formalized butterfly, the metal body bottle finely lacquered and inlaid with gold and silver foil, together with iridescent shells with a floral motif on one side, and a civilized landscape on the verso, some details rendered in delicately incised work,the narrow sides adorned with geometric designs.
2 1/2in (6.4cm) high