A ROOT AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE
A ROOT AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1850
Of flattened form with broad shoulders tapering towards the oval foot ring, carved in relief with a luohan and dragon on one side, and Meng Haoran searching for the perfect plum blossom on the back of a mule on the other, flanked by lion mask and mock ring handles, the opaque material with some translucent patches.
2 3/8in (6.2cm) high
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A ROOT AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE
1750-1850
Of flattened form with broad shoulders tapering towards the oval foot ring, carved in relief with a luohan and dragon on one side, and Meng Haoran searching for the perfect plum blossom on the back of a mule on the other, flanked by lion mask and mock ring handles, the opaque material with some translucent patches.
2 3/8in (6.2cm) high