DARK TEA CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE In flattened ovoid form, with russet skin area carved with a scene of a scholar being served tea while...

DARK TEA CRYSTAL SNUFF BOTTLE Circa 1800

In flattened ovoid form, with russet skin area carved with a scene of a scholar being served tea while seated at a table beneath pine trees and a sun partially covered by wispy clouds. Height 2.25". Coral and turquoise stopper.

Ex Collection: Theobisti Carr, London, circa 1987.

Illustrated in Important Chinese Snuff Bottles, Masterpieces in Miniature by Christopher Randall, p. 36, #30.

Condition: Undamaged.

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