AN IVORY CARVED SNUFF BOTTLE AND A CHINESE PUZZLE BALL
AN IVORY CARVED SNUFF BOTTLE AND A CHINESE PUZZLE BALL
China, 19th/20th century
Ivory. H. 7.5-9.5 cm. The body of the bottle is carved with human figures. The puzzle ball is carved with dragons among clouds on the outside, consists of at least eight concentric hollow spheres with stars and moons on them. Well preserved, the puzzle ball is partially damaged.
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AN IVORY CARVED SNUFF BOTTLE AND A CHINESE PUZZLE BALL
China, 19th/20th century
Ivory. H. 7.5-9.5 cm. The body of the bottle is carved with human figures. The puzzle ball is carved with dragons among clouds on the outside, consists of at least eight concentric hollow spheres with stars and moons on them. Well preserved, the puzzle ball is partially damaged.