An inside-painted agate snuff bottle
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An inside-painted agate snuff bottle
The bottle: 19th century
Well-hollowed, the bulbous bottle supported on a rounded oval foot ring, with a gently waisted neck, recessed lip, cleverly employing the natural color of the matrix and painted in black ink to exhibit a landscape under heavy clouds; unsigned.
2 1/8in (5.3cm) high
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Property from Various Owners
An inside-painted agate snuff bottle
The bottle: 19th century
Well-hollowed, the bulbous bottle supported on a rounded oval foot ring, with a gently waisted neck, recessed lip, cleverly employing the natural color of the matrix and painted in black ink to exhibit a landscape under heavy clouds; unsigned.
2 1/8in (5.3cm) high
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