Large Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Brass, Coral, And Turquoise Snuff Bottle

DESCRIPTION: Large snuff bottle crafted from repousse brass depicting a man and camel populated village scene on one side and auspicious symbols (pomegranate, bat, butterfly, etc.) on the other. Short sides feature repousse beasts and foliage and edges and lid are adorned with turquoise and coral insets. Han marks on underside claim Qianlong origin; impressed "CHINA" on underside.
CIRCA: 19th Century, possibly older
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 6" W: 2.5" L: 3.75"
CONDITION: Foot had come loose on three sides, professionally repaired; some insets are missing, require replacement; spoon attached to lid is slightly bent, may require maintenance; minor tarnishing consistent with age and use
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