Three hardstone snuff bottles
Three hardstone snuff bottles. The first, possibly beige jadeite, carved in relief with flowering tree and bird, a wood stand attached to the base; the second of bloodstone; the third of banded agate (3).
H: 3 1/2 in. (tallest with stand)
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in a private collection, Maryland, beige example acquired at Gump's, San Francisco (according to the family)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition Report: Overall good condition.
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Three hardstone snuff bottles. The first, possibly beige jadeite, carved in relief with flowering tree and bird, a wood stand attached to the base; the second of bloodstone; the third of banded agate (3).
H: 3 1/2 in. (tallest with stand)
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in a private collection, Maryland, beige example acquired at Gump's, San Francisco (according to the family)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition Report: Overall good condition.
