Pebble-shaped amber snuffbox, China, 1780–1850
Pebble-shaped amber snuffbox, China, 1780–1850
The pebble-shaped amber has been skillfully carved to form harmonious curves, the hollows of which naturally cradle the fingers. The polishing and hollowing are of fine quality. The bottle can stand upright on a small, classic flat base or lie flat on one of its flat sides. Black glass stopper.
Height: 6.4 cm
A small crack in the amber.
Pebble-shaped amber snuffbox, China, 1780–1850
The pebble-shaped amber has been skillfully carved to form harmonious curves, the hollows of which naturally cradle the fingers. The polishing and hollowing are of fine quality. The bottle can stand upright on a small, classic flat base or lie flat on one of its flat sides. Black glass stopper.
Height: 6.4 cm
A small crack in the amber.
