Asian Chinese Style Bone Insect 3.75" Snuff Bottle
Beautifully carved snuff bottle in the form of a turnip. Carving features a cricket and lady bug. Quality craftsmanship. Stem of turnip comes off, displaying snuff spoon. Measures 2 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. Made of natural bone material. Condition is good, showing normal age wear, black seed pearl missing from crickets eye. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA shipping $35 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
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Beautifully carved snuff bottle in the form of a turnip. Carving features a cricket and lady bug. Quality craftsmanship. Stem of turnip comes off, displaying snuff spoon. Measures 2 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. Made of natural bone material. Condition is good, showing normal age wear, black seed pearl missing from crickets eye. Hill Auction Gallery in house continental USA shipping $35 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.